Lumex SELECT Series - Operating the Mattress System; Patient Placement and Nursing Care Protocols; General Operation and Skin Care Management

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6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PATIENT PLACEMENT AND NURSING CARE
Read all sections of this manual before patient placement. Carefully review the
Contraindications, Safety Information, and Risks and Precautions sections prior to placing a
patient on any Mattress System. When transferring patient, follow all applicable safety rules
and institution protocols.
OPERATION
SkinCare
• Remove excess moisture and keep skin dry and clean.
• Check patient’s skin regularly, particularly in areas where incontinence and drainage occur.
• Ensure linens under patient are not wrinkled.
• Early intervention may be essential to preventing serious skin breakdown.
Incontinence / Drainage
• Use moisture-impermeable underpads for incontinent patients.
• Wipe mattress surface clean and replace bed linens as required (see Care and Cleaning
section for cleaning instructions, if needed).
GeneralOperation
Avoid contact of sharp instruments with the Mattress. Punctures, cuts and tears may prevent
proper ination and air pressure maintenance.
POWER LED
POWER Switch
Pump Front Panel
1. Turn the pump POWER switch, above, to the ON position (the POWER LED, also shown
above, will illuminate).