Instruction Manual for Libra Care Bed
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4.5.2 Special safety information for safety sides
Safety sides protect the resident from unintentionally falling out of bed. They are not
intended as a device to prevent the resident from intentionally leaving the bed.
If not used properly, there is a considerable danger for the resident,
e.g. strangulation. Be sure to observe the following safety information:
• Only use technically perfect, undamaged safety sides which engage
securely!
• Before using the safety sides, assess and take into consideration the
clinical condition and particular physical build of the resident:
o For example, if the resident is extremely confused or very restless,
avoid using safety sides as much as possible and make use of
alternative safety measures such as restraint sheets, posey belts
etc.
o For especially small, slim residents, additional protective measures
for reducing the space between the bars on the safety sides may be
necessary. In such cases, use safety side foam covers (accessory),
for example, or posey belts etc. This is the only way to effectively
guarantee the resident's safety and reduce the risk of the person
becoming trapped or slipping through.
• Only use suitable mattresses (not too soft) complying with DIN 13014
with a volume weight of at least 40 kg/m³ and dimensions complying
with the specifications in this instruction manual for the bed (in the
chapter "Accessories") and the instruction manuals for any accessory
safety sides, to prevent endangering patients through entrapment or
suffocation.
• If thicker special mattresses, such as anti-decubitus mattresses, are
used (for prevention or therapy), an effective safety side height of at
least 22 cm above the non-occupied mattress must be ensured.
If this requirement is not met, the operator is responsible for taking any
additional measures, or other measures he considers suitable, based
on his own risk assessment in view of the clinical condition of the
patient, and in view of the characteristics of the special mattress, such
as additional safety systems for the patient, regular and more frequent
monitoring of the patient or internal instructions for users.
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