Steiss 5 Series - Mattress Checks; Mattress CPR Valve Check; Mattress Comfort Check; Hand Check

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MATTRESS CPR VALVE CHECK
After approximately 30-40 minutes the mattress should be fully inflated. If the mattress is NOT fully inflated,
check that the CPR valve is in the closed position and that the pump is connected to the mattress correctly.
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CAUTION: Please ensure that the PU mattress cover is fully zipped and CPR connection is
closed properly after inspection.
CAUTION: During a power cut, pump will stop functioning and the ‘power failure LED’ indicator
may be flashing, and the power failure alarm may be triggered if equipped; this is normal. The
pump will return to its normal operation when power is resumed.
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MATTRESS COMFORT CHECK
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Re-check the comfort control setting on the pump unit.
If required, adjust the control setting to increase or decrease the required firmness of the mattress, using
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patient’s weight as an initial guideline.
If the
patient back rest moves greater than 30 degrees, increase the pressure in the mattress to
accommodate the extra load on the sacral cells.
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HAND CHECK
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To check whether the patient is being properly supported, slide one hand in between the air mattress and
the base to ensure that they are not ‘bottoming out’.
A gap of 2-4 cm /1-2
inches between the patient’s bottom and the bed base is an acceptable gap and is an
indication of the correct pressure setting. If this is not the case, the pressure can be adjusted accordingly,
using the comfort control dial.
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