5.3.1.1 Use of ECG/EEG Equipment
It is not normally a problem to use ECG/EEG equipment for patient monitoring together with elec-
tric hospital beds. Should the bed’s electrical equipment, contrary to expectation, have a marginal
effect on the measurements, the ECG electrode conductors should be placed as parallel as possi-
ble to the patient’s arms and legs. The bed should then be connected to the hospital’s potential
equalisation (PE) system using the connection pin at the head end of the bed. Many of these de-
vices also feature a 50 Hertz line filter which can be turned on if necessary. Should this measure
not be sufficient, unplug the bed from the mains supply. This effectively avoids any possible mal-
functions.
5.3.1.2 Use of Defibrillators
x Electric beds in the Deka range are defibrillation proof even without a PE connection. Observe
the information contained in the instruction manuals for the defibrillators as well.
x The use of HF surgical devices is not permitted on electrically adjustable beds.
5.3.2 Use of Patient Lifts
Due to the extremely low mattress base height of this bed model, the use of patient lifts incurs the
risk of damaging cables and actuators.
Do not wheel the patient lift under the hospital bed when this is at its lowest level.
Raise the mattress base until it is about 10 cm higher before wheeling the patient lift under
the hospital bed.
Efficient and safe operation combined with maximum protection of patients can only be guaran-
teed if original Stiegelmeyer accessories are used that are designed for the relevant model of
bed!
Environmental Risk
Lead-acid batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They can be returned to
Stiegelmeyer or disposed of at local waste collection points in the same way as car batteries.
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