9.12 Using safety sides
WARNING
For detailed descriptions of the individual functions, see Use/routine » 65.
Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation
Thigh rest adjustment func-
tion
Shock position (Trende-
lenburg position) adjust-
ment function
Safety sides provide suitable protection for patients against falling out of bed. They are not
intended as a device to prevent the patient from intentionally leaving the bed.
Risk of injury
Failure to heed this warning may result in physical injury due to the use of safety sides!
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Only use technically perfect, undamaged safety sides which engage securely!
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Before using the safety sides, assess and take into consideration the clinical condition
and particular physical build of the patient:
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For example, if the patient is extremely confused or very restless, avoid using safety sides
as far as possible and make use of alternative or additional safety measures such as re-
straint sheets, fall protection mats, setting the mattress base to the lowest position, etc.
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In the case of particularly small, frail patients it may be necessary to use an additional
form of protection to reduce the size of the gaps between the safety sides. In this case,
use protective cushions (accessories), posey belts, etc. (This is the only way to ensure
effective protection and reduce the risk of the patient getting trapped or slipping through
the gaps).
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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 the in-
struction manual, to prevent endangering patients through trapping or suffocation.
The maximum permissible mattress height depends on the model and the position of the
safety sides used. An effective safety side height of at least 22 cm above the non-occu-
pied mattress must be guaranteed.
Use/routine
Instruction Manual 86
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