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morrowjacobAug 17, 2025
Why is the patient sinking on Tridien Medical Equipment?
- SSarah HuangAug 17, 2025
If a patient is sinking or "bottoming out" on Tridien Medical Equipment, it's likely due to the pressure settings being too low for the patient's weight. To resolve this: 1. Verify the weight setting in the Patient Setup and adjust it to accurately reflect the patient's actual weight. 2. Increase the bed pressure using the FOWLER button on the control panel. A 3-5mmHg increase is usually sufficient. Wait at least 10 minutes between adjustments to assess patient support and prevent excessive pressure. 3. Use the UP arrow key on the control panel to make small, incremental pressure adjustments, again waiting 10 minutes between adjustments to review patient support.