Transport the Patient
28 Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13)
Make sure the patient, equipment, and all lines are
placed within the perimeter of the bed for intra-
hospital transport.
Fully extended IV poles could damage doorways or
ceiling fixtures. Lower poles before patient transport.
Make sure that the Nurse Call system cables are
correctly connected after transport.
Generally, as the load increases, the risk of instability
goes up.
Lower the foot section and head section to increase stability.
Lower the bed deck height to increase stability.
Use and position of accessories may affect stability. Do not overextend IV poles or similar accessories
and do not overload accessories. If multiple accessories are in use, distribute them evenly from side to
side or head to foot.
For inclines or thresholds, only approach them as you move forward or backwards.
To help prevent overbalance or collision with hidden objects or people, do not make sharp corners and
do not turn the bed at high speeds.
Use two or more caregivers to transport the bed if it is occupied.
TRANSPORT SAFETY INFORMATION
To help prevent injury and/or equipment damage, obey these warnings when you transport a patient
in the bed:
• Warning—Unless you are transporting a patient, always set the brakes when the unit is
occupied. Make sure the brakes are set before any patient transfer on to or off the bed.
• Warning—Make sure to have appropriate assistance when you transport a patient.
• Warning—The bed is intended to be used to transport patients with the foot end of the bed
forward. Prior to transport, properly store the power cord to help prevent tripping.
• Warning—Use only the integrated headboard transport handles or integrated push handles to
move the bed during transport.
• Warning—Do not use the line manager or IV poles to move the bed.
• Warning—Make sure that the patient, equipment, Foley bags, and all lines are securely placed
within the perimeter of the bed for intra-hospital transport.
• Warning—Before transporting the bed, ensure that the unplugged and wrapped power cord is
stored on the power cord wrap holder provided on the headboard.
• Warning—Fully extended IV poles and any attached equipment could impact doorways or
ceiling fixtures. Lower the poles prior to patient transport and make sure all attached
equipment does not impact doorways.
• Warning—Be sure to connect the nurse call SideCom® Communication System cables after
transport is complete.
• Warning—Do not leave the bed exposed to extreme environmental conditions for extended
periods of time.
• Warning—Make sure the bed is not transported over a side inclination of more than 5°.
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