10.4.1 Manual Pressure Adjustment
NOTE Pressure adjustment is exclusively possible in APT mode and CLP mode.
The pressure control allows the nursing staff to adjust the pressure within a pre-set range.
To adjust pressure:
Press button - to decrease pressure.
Press button + to increase pressure.
Recommended pressure levels:
1: 0–50 kg (0 - 110 lbs)
2: 51–80 kg (111 - 176 lbs)
3: 81–120 kg (177 - 264 lbs)
4: 120–180 kg (265 - 396 lbs)
5: 181–210+ kg (397 lbs - 462 lbs +)
During pressure adjustment:
The section of the pressure control indicator corresponding to the desired pressure ashes yellow or green.
When desired pressure is reached:
The section of the pressure control indicator corresponding to the desired pressure lights yellow or green.
Pressure levels:
below recommended optimum pressure
for small or light patients
above recommended optimum pressure
for big or heavy patients
for patients sitting up in the bed
for patient positions or body shapes that concentrate the patient’s weight on small areas of the mattress
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect pressure setting!
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Consult qualied hospital staff prior to adjusting pressure.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect pressure level!
The recommended pressure levels may not be the optimum for all situations but should be used in conjunction with
clinical judgment based on the individual patient; e.g. weight, weight distribution, position and comfort needs.
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Do not reduce pressure level setting by more than 1 step for the patient’s comfort.
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Regardless of the pressure level, make sure the patient is not lying directly on the foam base.
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