SPAN PressureGuard APM - General Directions; Bed Linens and Bed Rails; CPR Procedure; Storage and Transportation

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GENERAL DIRECTIONS
BED LINENS: Use flat sheets, knitted stretch-fit sheets, or deep-pocket fitted sheets. Use as few
layers of linens or underpads beneath the patient as possible to allow best possible envelopment,
immersion and pressure management performance.
CAUTION: Be careful not to puncture the mattress with needles or sharp instruments.
This may result in loss of integrity of the cover or internal air system. Regularly inspect
the mattress cover for cuts, rips, cracks or tears. Do not use the mattress if the cover is
damaged.
MISE EN GARDE : Faire attention de ne pas percer le matelas avec des aiguilles ou des
instruments tranchants. Cela peut entraîner la perte de l'intégrité de la housse ou du
système d'air interne. Inspecter régulièrement la housse du matelas pour des coupures,
déchirures, fentes ou fissures. Ne pas utiliser le matelas si la housse est endommagée
BED RAILS: Due to concerns over the possibility of patient entrapment, Span-America
recognizes that the use of rails of any length is a matter currently addressed by federal and state
laws/guidelines, and by individual facility protocol. It is the responsibility of the facility to be in
compliance with these laws, which typically require that decisions on the use of bed rails of any
type are based on assessment of the physical and mental status of each patient individually. If
bedrails are needed by the patient to prevent fall-related injury, as determined by this facility
assessment, we recommend that the bedrails be locked in the up position at all times. We do not
require use of bedrails unless the patient is deemed to be safer with them than without them.
CPR: The Standards for Life Support recommended by the American Heart Association for
performing CPR recommend a hard level surface for performing CPR. This means moving the
person to the floor if possible.
For performing CPR on the PressureGuard
®
APM
1. Place a crashboard beneath the patient.
2. Select the “Float” mode.
3. Set the Control Knob to FIRMER
4. Follow CPR procedures.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION: Store the mattresses in a clean, dry place. Once the
mattress is removed from the box, store in a flat position if possible. If mattress must be stored
on its side, ensure that the inflation system is in correct position within the mattress prior to
placing a user on the surface. Protect from damage. Avoid temperature extremes (below freezing
or above 120oF). Allow to acclimate to room temperature before use. Do no stack more than 10
high. Do not stack other equipment on top of the mattresses.
Store the control unit in a clean, dry place, protected from accidental damage or falls. Avoid
temperature extremes (below freezing or above 120°F). Do not stack other equipment on top of
the control unit. Avoid storage of other equipment on top of the mattress. When removing the
mattress from storage, always ensure the internal inflation system is aligned correctly prior to
placing a patient on the surface For transportation, secure to prevent damage or falls. For