GENEXAIR SL5 Low Air Loss System
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1. AIR HOSE CONNECTION POWER CORD ic u EUM PATIENT TRANSFER FROM TO A GURNEY ode 12 PATIENT TRANSFER FROM TO A WHEELCHAIR iie uyasapa ass a pa 12 ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SIDERAILS 12 SYSTEM SERVICING DRESS STANDARDS ia ta ia 13 INIT SETUP 13 ROUTINE 13 COLLECTING Sedo 13 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING RECOMMENDED CLEANING MA TERIALS 14 CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATING SPILLES OF BODY FLUIDS ie ii 14 FIELD CLEANING OF POWER UNITS 14 LAUNDRY PROCEDURE 5 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT 16 INSPECTION CLEANING MAINTENACE AND TEST INTERVALS 0c cece eee eee 18 MNS500UM RevC TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY WARNING CONTRAINDICATIONS Always consult the patient s physician before using the SL5 system INSTALLATION The SL5 system MUST be installed on standard medical bed frames only such as hospital nursing home and homecare beds A few bed frames have controls on the footboard that may be obstructed by the Power Unit It will be necessary to relocate the Power Unit See NON STANDARD SECTION for alternate Power Unit loca tions Before placing a patient on the bed be sure Air Hoses and Power Cord are clear of moving bed compo nents Operate all motorized functions through their full range of motion to2. ON Button Press and hold the ON button in order to check that all the lights on the front panel are working To power up the power unit press and release the ON button FIRMER SOFTER Buttons Select comfort setting by pressing FIRMER or SOFTER button There are ten 10 levels of comfort setting indicated by the ten lights on the display Softer settings generally result in reduced pres sure areas on the body however too soft of a setting will allow the patient s body to depress in the center and possibly bottom out on foam cushion on the bottom of the mattress Try to achieve a level body position with the lowest comfort setting MAX INFLATE Button Use the MAX INFLATE button when required to transfer the patient to a chair to move the patient to a new position or when examining a patient The max inflate mode will be active for 30 minutes The controller will automatically return the mattress pressure to the previous setting level FOWLER Button Use the FOWLER button when desired to place the patient in an upright or sitting position The Fowler mode will be active for 30 minutes The controller will automatically return the mattress pressure to the previous comfort setting level PULSATE Button Use the PULSATE button when desired for pain management It varies the amount of pressure on the patient It will go to a pressure slightly above and slightly below the comfort setting in a 45 second time span This creates a wave like motion to help incr
3. maintenance and collection is intended as a guideline Dress Standards Standard clothing consists of street clothes a lab coat and two 2 pairs of gloves one 1 pair is a spare Protective clothing may include a mask waterproof gown face shield or other equipment Gloves should be worn when touching the patient dressings or body fluids Proper procedures for donning and removal of pro tec tive clothing should be observed Unit Setup The SL5 system is made patient ready at the dealership before delivery to the installation site The mattress is pre assembled and the power unit has been tested and ser viced according to the MAINTENANCE section in this manual Ask the caregiver or nursing staff what isolation pre cau tions are required when performing adjustments with the pa tient on the bed Typically if protective clothing is required the institution will provide it to ail health care workers Routine Maintenance Disposable gloves are worn on all maintenance visits They are disposed of after visiting each patient Hand washing is required before and after gloves are worn Filter maintenance should be scheduled Consult the MAINTENANCE section for details Typically this includes changing the air filter element according to the prescribed schedule MNS500UM RevC Collecting l When collecting the SL5 system put on gloves and other protective equipment if required 2 lf necessary inflate mattress
4. 3 Check the underside of the mattress folds for sharps e g scissors needles These should be removed and discarded before proceeding with further cleaning or disassembly 4 Examine the surface of the power unit and mattress assembly components for visible blood or body fluids If blood is present decontaminate Ensure mattress is bagged and labeled before removal from the patient site 5 f blood is not present remove any gross soil from the cover with paper towels 6 Dispose of towels according to institutional policy 7 Wipe the cover surface down with a dilute detergent solution of quaternary cleaner disinfectant or other germicidal detergent solution using a clean sponge or paper towel 8 f necessary press the ON button to turn off the power unit 9 Clean any soiled areas of the power unit and hose fittings with detergent solution 0 Disconnect the air hose connector from the power unit and allow air to vent from the mattress GENTLY roll up the mattress with minimal handling and agitation 2 Verify the cover surface is inside the roll 3 Place the used bedding in a laundry transport bag appropriately labeled Seal the bag before removing it from the room 4 Used gloves should be disposed of properly cording to institutional policy 15 Move the entire system from the patients room to the transport vehicle 5 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE e
5. FIGURE 4 SL5 Left Panel MNS500UM RevC PREPARING FOR OPERATION Genadyne products are designed for simple reliable oper ation Once the initial adjustments are made little atten tion is required other than routine service Bed Placement and Preparation bed MUST be a standard hospital bed or medical grade home care bed Remove the original bed mattress and place it in storage Power Unit Installation The standard power unit installation is on the upper edge of the footboard Swing out the bed hooks and place the power unit on the footboard Mattress Installation If necessary lower the side rails to facilitate installation of the mattress 2 Roll out the mattress onto the bed frame with the hose connection at the foot end 3 Secure the six 6 tie down straps to the ends and sides of the bed frame at the convenient locations by performing the following NOTE Make certain that the side rails can move freely A Thread the strap ends through the buckles pro vided and take up the excess slack B To release strap tension lift che tab on the buckle Air Hose Connection Figure 5 This mattress has one tube at the foot of the bed Find the end of the tube It will have a female connector on it In sert it into the male connector on the side of the pump until you hear or feel a click It is important to route the tubing connecting the pump to the mattress so that it cannot be stepped on kinked squ
6. does not cover damage or breakdown to Genadyne units due to misuse or improper handling The company will repair pumps and mattress system outside of the warranty coverage and shall bill the customer for parts and labor Items sent in for repairs outside of warranty period that are paid shall have a limited 90 day warranty commencing from the date the product is shipped back to the customer Items sent in that are covered under the warranty period shall not have their warranty extended other than having the time remaining on the warranty continue once the repaired product is shipped back to the customer The company also reserves the right to revise the warranty policy from time to time and to issue different warranty policies for different products This warranty shall supersede and replace all warranties of merchantability and fitness applicable to the fullest extent allowed under the laws of the State of New York Warranted Products MNS400 GENEXAIR SA4 Air Mattress System MNS500 GENEXAIR SL5 Air Mattress System MNS600 Air Mattress System MNS500UM RevC 2 4 NOTES MNS500UM RevC 25 GENADYNE Basic Life Support Distributed by For more information about GENADYNE and other products please call us or visit our website www GENADYNE com Genadyne Biotechnologies 16 Midland Ave Hicksville NY 11801 USA 800 208 2025 Toll Free 1 516 487 8787 Tel 1 516 487 7878 Fax www genadyne com SE All pro
7. housing check the connector tubes for kinking crimping or damage listen for air leaks around the mattress Pump turns off although the power light is still Check the connector tube and mattress mani on and alarm is sounding fold for restricted air flow or blockage clean air filter on back of pump housing Clear blan Pump gets hot kets bed sheets or paper away from back of the pump Be sure the air flow into the pump and into the mattress is clear Controls lock up or freeze won t accept Turn the pump off unplug the pump wait a any inputs few seconds plug back in and turn the pump back on Check the filter on the back of the pump Patient s body is sagging in the middle or bot the comfort setting using the Firmer toming out key Push the Firmer key once and wait two minute before making another change so that pressures can stabilize Patient is experiencing pain from mattress Decrease the comfort setting using the Softer button Push Softer button once and wait two minutes before making another change so that pressures can stabilize Wait until patient s body starts to sag in the middle then press Firmer button once to bring the patient s body level MNS500UM RevC 9 APPENDIX INSPECTION CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND TEST INTERVALS FOR SL5 LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM TIME INTERVAL DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED ACTIVITY 168 hours week of continuous operation Wipe down the Cover Air Hoses and Power
8. NTS Electrical leakage No reading shall exceed 100 micro Normal Reverse Ground Connected microamps amps Ground resistance from plug to Power Resistance shall not exceed 100 mil Unit chassis milliohms liohms This unit has passed failed the above inspections If failed the following repairs and corrections are re quired certify that this unit conforms to all of the above test and inspection criteria and that scheduled maintenance has been performed as indicated certify that this unit is suitable for service Signature of Service Person Date MNS500UM RevC 22 APPENDIX SOURCES FOR GERMICIDAL CHEMICALS The following companies offer germicidal chemicals through distributors A93 Alcide LD Blue Chip Ellmsoaph Forward DC Galahad Lysol l Quatamary Lysol l C Phenolic Omega One Strock Pro Tech RDI 368 Quat Sanitizer Sanikleen Vesphene II Virex 1289 Viro Check MNS500UM RevC Ecolab Alcide Corporation S C Johnson amp Son Inc Walter G Ledge S C Johnson amp Son Inc Puritan Churchill Company Merck amp Co Inc Sterling Drug Inc Sterling Drug Inc Ecolab Steris Corp Ecolab Central Solutions Inc Ecolab E R Spuibb amp Sons Inc S C Johnson amp Son Inc Bob Barker Company Inc 23 WARRANTY Genadyne Warranty Policy Genadyne warrants its products as listed below for one year on the pump and one year on the mattress This warranty
9. Owners Operation and Maintenance Manual GENEXAIR SL5 Low Air Loss System DEALER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE SL5 MATTRESS SYSTEM USER BEFORE USING THIS SL5 MATTRESS SYSTEM READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENADYNE Mattress Type IN Narrow EN S standard L B Bsariatric Basic Life Support MNS500UM RevC SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING CAUTION notices used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE A 5 ILL 2 Z O m WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UN DERSTANDING THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BE FORE ATTEMPTING TO USETHIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAM AGE MAY RESULT ONINSVAA SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MNS500UM RevC TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SUMMARY 4 SPECIFICA HONS 5 BED RAIL ENTRAPMENT RISK 6 FEATURES QUICK REFERENCE 8 PREPARING FOR BED PLACEMENT AND 11 POWER UNIT INSTALLATION PRE ASSEMBLED MATTRESS INSTALLATION eu tna
10. Unit 670 hours 4 weeks of continuous operation Clean the Cover Remove and replace Air Filter Cartridge Inspect Air Hose connections amp Mattress Assembly function Inspect Power Unit and Power Cord Between Users Clean the Cover Perform general physical inspection of Mattress Hoses Power Unit and Power Cord Perform electrical line leakage test Perform electrical ground integrity test Annually or after 8 000 hours of operation Clean the Cover Perform general physical inspection of the Mat tress Hoses Power Unit and Power Cord Perform electrical line leakage test Perform electrical ground integrity test Remove and replace Air Filter Cartridge Check for loose hardware or physical damage which might affect operation or safety MNS500UM RevC 20 APPENDIX INSPECTION AND TEST REPORT FOR SL5 LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM SHEET System Serial Date Hour Meter Reading Service Person Print Name Service Performed LI 1 000 Hours Repair LI Annual or 8000 LI Post Decontamination PHSICAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST ITEM OK JBAD COMMENTS CPR Label on Air Hose Connector 11 11 11 11 ui 11 ui 11 11 11 Mounting Hardware Marking and Labels Other MNS500UM RevC 2 APPENDIX INSPECTION AND TEST REPORT FOR SL5 LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL INSTALLATIONS SHEET 2 OF2 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST ITEM PARAMETER REQUIREME
11. aning is done with the patient off the bed Use a PH balanced soap wa ter solution normally used to wash the patient Rinse with water grossly soiled the cover should be replaced cleaned and decontaminated Because of potential risk of infectious exposure cleaning with the patient on the bed is not recommended The cover MUST be completely dry before placing the patient back on the mattress Cleaning and Decontaminating Spills of Bodv Fluids Because of the risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis from contact with blood spills cleaning MUST be done with protective clothing Gloves MUST be worn during cleanup and hands should be washed thoroughiv after comple tion First all visible soil should be removed with dispos able paper towels Next the area should be scrubbed with freshly prepared effective phenolic detergent disin fectant solution In general chemical germicides that are registered for use as hospital disinfectants can be used to decontaminate blood spills Field Cleaning of Power Units f necessary press the ON button to turn the power off and unplug the power cord 2 Wipe all controls and chassis including the hose fit tings with a quaternary disinfectant solution 3 Where needed gentle agitation with a nylon brush may be useful since crevices can harbor microor ganisms 4 All treated surfaces should be allowed to air dry before connecting the power cord and restarting the system
12. be certain there is no pull ing interference or pinching A EL m lt V lt lt gt ma lt SMOKING IN THE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT SL5 systems use room air for circulation through the mattress Smoking by the patient is NOT permit ted A cigarette can burn a hole in the bed surface and cause damage to the mattress Also patient cloth ing bed sheets etc may be combustible and cause a fire Smoking by visitors in the room will contami nate the system Therefore visitor smoking is NOT permitted OXYGEN AND ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT There is an explosion risk if used with flammable anesthetics There is a possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal mask or 1 2 bed tent type The oxygen tent should NOT extend below mattress support level ELECTRICAL Before performing any maintenance to the Power Unit disconnect the Power Cord from the wall outlet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Grounding reliability depends upon a properly grounded wall outlet SERVICING Other than the Air Filter the SL5 contains no user serviceable parts DO NOT attempt to open the Power Unit refer all repair questions to the Dealer 515 MUST be maintained inspected and tested according to the schedule in PAGE 18 to deliver consistent performance If your system requires service contact Customer Service for a return shipment authorization number Package systems in the original ship
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14. ease blood flow and circulation in the patient ALARM SILENCE Button Use the ALARM SILENCE button to acknowledge and silence the alarm when there is low air pressure detected or when power to the pump has failed The alarm light will remain on until the fault has been corrected SOFTER FIRMER Button Button ALARM SILENCE Button MAX INFLATE Button ON PULSATE Button Button FOWLER Button FIGURE I SL5 Control Panel MNS500UM RevC FEATURES RIGTH SIDE PANEL FEATURES Air Hose Connection Single connection Release the air hose connection to rapidly deflate the mattress to per form CPR CPR The hose connection at the control unit is marked CPR disconnect the hose from the control unit Place a cardiac board under the patient and initiate CPR To reinflate the cushions reattach the hose to the control unit It is advisable to place the patient on a hard surface like the floor or a table for effective chest compressions rather than on the bed because the bed frame may have a suspension system that will absorb compression efforts Air Hose Connection FIGURE 2 SL5 Right Side Panel MNS500UM RevC 0 FEATURES REAR PANEL FEATURES Bed Hooks Swing out Hooks fit most bed footboards Air Filter Air filter access Hook 2 Hook Air Filter FIGURE 3 SL5 Rear Panel MNS500UM RevC FEATURES LEFT PANEL FEATURES Power Entry Module UL listed fuses are used for the power entry module Power Entry Module
15. eezed or otherwise damaged NOTE The SL5 mattresses and matching pump are designed to be used as a system Do not replace mattresses or pumps with other models or other brands Contact your supplier to get the correct replacement if needed Power Cord Plug rectangular end of the supplied power cord into the power entry module on the side of the pump Figure 6 2 Run the power cord on the floor under the center of the bed 3 Plug the round end of the plug into a suitable hospital grade outlet in the wall Use the hospital grade power supply cord that came with the pump MNS500UM RevC Carefully route the plug cord so that it can not be pulled out of the outlet damaged from nearby furniture clean ing devices or people If the plug is damaged call your supplier for a replacement hospital grade cord Do not alter plug to fit a non conforming outlet Instead have an electrician install a hospital grade outlet Failure to use the correct plug and outlet can result in a potential safety hazard Power to the System Turn the power on by pressing ON button on the con trol panel While the button is pressed all the lights will activate Once your finger Is removed from the button normal operation of the pump will begin Allow up to 3 minutes for the mattress to fully inflate Once the mattress is fully inflated the patient may be placed on the mattress Be sure to have their feet at the end of the mattress where the connect
16. ild up is visible perform the following NOTE the air filter is reusable Do not discard the air filter removed from the control unit If the power is on turn the power off by pressing ON button and disconnect the power cord 2 Remove the control unit from bed end 3 Grasp the dirty air filter and gently pull to remove the air filter from the control unit and set aside 4 Insert clean air filter and ensure the clean air filter covers the whole filter region Figure 10 5 Hand wash the dirty air filter in warm soapy water and allow to airdry 6 When dry store the air filter in a safe place until the next filter maintenance Figure 10 Inserting the clean air filter MNS500UM RevC TORUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The pump contains non serviceable parts inside Batteries inside unit are only to provide an alarm and indicator while there is a loss of power Control Unit does not turn on Check the power cord Be sure it is plugged in to both the wall outlet and into the side of the pump housing Check that outlet has power by plugging in a device that you know is work ing Max Firm or Fowler modes turn off after The Max Firm and Fowler modes are intended some time for temporary situations These modes are only active for 30 minutes Then the pump returns to the previous setting The mattress is deflating or has low pressure Check the mattress connections on the side even though the pump is working of pump
17. l6 LAUNDRY PROCEDURE You can only launder the mattress cover Take the cover off the mattress the zipper is located at the foot end of the mattress see Figure 8 and Figure 9 then follow the steps below Presoak Washing Cycle Place the cover in the washing machine and fill the tub with warm water below 40 C 104 WARNING DO NOT use chlorine based cleaners Oth erwise damage may occur to the SL5 system 2 Add laundry disinfectant presoak 3 Follow the manufacturer s dilution directions Typical directions require agitation of the laundry for three minutes to ensure saturation followed by a 10 minute soak 4 Wash using the delicate load setting with warm water 40 C 104 F max using detergent Machine Drying Method Laundry workers should always wash their hands before working with clean bedding Dry the cover below 20 C 68 F in an industrial clothes dryer with accurate colors High air temperatures will damage the fabrics and will void the warranty MNS500UM RevC Figure 8 Unzipping the mattress cover Figure 9 The mattress cover is unzipped 7 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT The SL5 is equipped with an air filter The filter can be changed without moving the bed Regular servicing will insure the blower operates at maximum power The air filter is located on the rear of the control unit behind the bed hooks Check the air filter on a monthly basis for build up of dust dirt If bu
18. or tubes are and their body centered on the mattress Figure 5 Air Hose Connection Figure 6 Power cord into power entry module 3 PATIENT SETUP Patient Placement and Management l Ask the nursing staff to place the patient on the bed 2 Center the patient on the bed from side to side and head to foot 2 Patient Transfer From To a Wheelchair Press the button and wait until the mattress is inflated Once the mattress is inflated select desired com NOTE Special positioning may be required with con tracted fort range patients to provide comfortable positions 3 Adjust the comfort range to the desired firmness to avoid bottoming out 4 Jf the patient feels the bed is too soft hard press the SOFT FIRM comfort adjust buttons accordingly while not allowing the patient to bottom out 5 Press the Mode button to select the desired operation mode 6 After placing the patient make certain no objects will fall under the patient such as feeding tubes IV s etc 7 Usearegular pillow to help support and stabilize the patient s head Head Raised Position Before elevating the head of the bed elevate the knee sec tion first Head elevation without knee elevation may cause the patient to slide toward the foot of the bed Elevate the head of the bed to 30 45 Perform a hand check by placing two 2 fingers locally under the patients buttocks and between two air tubes The patien
19. patient s medical care provider MNS500UM RevC FEATURES TI m lt C m N QUICK REFERENCE Low Air Loss Therapy Since its introduction in the early 1970 s Low Air Loss Therapy has become an increasingly important and effective treatment modality for pressure ulcers Low air loss therapy has been shown to reduce the incidence of skin lesions induced by maceration Shear and the loss of capillary blood circulation lt also minimizes the formation of bacterial growth sites in sedentary or bed bound patients Low air loss therapy maintains peripheral circulation by distributing the patient s weight over several low pressure mattress sections The even distribution of pressure on the skin prevents capillary clo sure capillary occlusion typically occurs at skin interface pressure greater than 32 mm Hg tissue via bility is maintained around bony prominences such as the trochanter and coccyx In addition con trolled air loss from the mattress surface removes perspiration and other bacteria supporting fluids About the SL5 SL5 air mattress system is a Class Medical Device and type BF not defibrillation proof applied part Genadyne Biotechnologies manufactures and sells support surfaces for wound care These mattress systems are intended for the prevention and healing of decubitus ulcers also called pressure ulcers and bed sores and for patient comfort MNS500UM RevC FEATURES FRONT PANEL FEATURES
20. ping box Clean system components before shipment unsanitary systems will be returned without servicing MNS500UM RevC SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENEXAIR SL5 AIR TUBES Washable Yes Waterproof Yes Number of cells Sixteen 16 LM Bladders One 1 Lower Mattresses Pressure Sections One l Tube Seam Bonding RF Welded PATIENT MATTRESS INTERFACE Vapor Permeable Yes 7 U m O al gt a O Z 7 FILTERS Nir Filter fes WEIGHTS CAPACITY Control Unit 9 165 4kg Mattress MNS 500 N 20 Ibs 9kg MNS 500 S 22 Ibs 1Okg MNS 500 B 25 Ibs 12kg Maximum Patient Weight MNS 500 N 350lbs 160 kg MNS 500 S 350lbs 160 kg MNS 500 B 600lbs 272 kg AIR BLOWER Service Life est 20 000 DIMENSIONS Mattress 35 89 cm W x 80 203cm L x 8 20 cm H U S 35 89 cm W x 76 193cm L x 8 20 cm H EU Control Unit Dimensions 9 5 24 cm W x 13 33 cm H x 6 15 2 cm D ELECTRICAL Power 88 132 V 47 63 Hz 2A Normal 6A Max U S Operating 176 264 V 47 63 Hz 2A Normal 6AMax E U Operating Fuses 6A 125 V UL listed fuses SAFETY Listing Agency Entela CSA IEC 60601 MATTRESS SANITIZATION Fluid Entrapment No Seamless Detergent Resist Yes REGISTRATION 2435947 by FDA ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating conditions Ambient Temperature 18 C to 34 C 65 F to 94 F Relative Humidity 10 to 95 Storage and Shipping Conditions Ambient Temperature O F
21. pport surfaces TSS which support the patient an air mattress or specialized foam layer may present an increased risk of entrapment for some patients The benefit of TSS prod uct use must be weighted against the potential increased risk of entrapment The risk judgement must be per formed by a medical professional The U S food and Drug Administration in partnership with the U S Department of Veteran Affairs Health Canada s Medical Device Bureau and representatives from national health care organizations and provider groups patient advocacy groups and medical bed and equipment manufacturers including Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup a collec tion of experts from the United States FDA health care professionals and manufacturers of hospital beds published guidelines regarding body part dimensions as they relate to a bed system s safety These guidelines Hospital Bed System Dimension and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment contain additional information on the risk of entrapment Visit the FDA website at http www fda gov and search for bed rail entrapment to learn about the risk of entrapment or to view the FDA guideline document The above statements are not intended to be a complete or comprehensive list of all risks of entrapment Genadyne Biotechnologies Inc recommends that whenever bed products are used that the patient the patient s family and or the patient s primary day to day caregiver discuss entrapment risks with the
22. quipment should be inspected Any item that is visibly soiled with the patient s blood or other body fluids should be properly cleaned or removed Recommended Cleaning Materials Disinfectant chemicals should be registered hospital grade and have effectiveness claims for destroying or inactivating harmful microorganisms Use only in the manufacturer s recommended dilution Never mix different chemicals togeth er in the same container WARNING DO NOT use chlorine based cleaners Otherwise damage may occur to the SL5 system Phenolic disinfectants are supplied in hishly concentrated form They are tuberculocidal when used at the recommended dilu tion They provide a high level of disinfection lt is also effective in decontaminating blood spills Quaternary cleaner disinfectants are supplied in highly con centrated form They are usually capable of cleaning deodoriz ing and disinfecting in a single operation They are especially suitable for cleaning equipment at the patient site where low level disinfecting or odor control is indicated Laundry disinfectant presoaks can be either phenol or quater nary chemicals These products are suitable for adding to water as a presoak For lighter soil the cover can be cleaned by topical wipe down with a PH balanced soap and water solution normally used to wash the patient Rinse with water MNS500UM RevC Cleaning at the Patient Site Whenever the cover is visibly soiled cle
23. ssness mental deterioration and dementia or seizure disorders uncontrolled body move ment sleeping problems and incontinence can significantly impact a patient s risk of entrapment Pediatric patients or patients with small body size may also have an increased risk of entrapment e Bed rails are intended to prevent an individual from inadvertently rolling out of bed provide assistance to a pa tient when repositioning and to provide a sense of security NEVER use bed rails for restraint purposes where restraint means preventing or hindering the patient within the bed from exiting the bed as they wish Use of rails as a means of restraint significantly increases a patient s risk of entrapment e Bed rails are intended to be used as a pair in bed system When in use both side rails must be in the up posi tion except when the patient is entering or exiting the bed Use with one side rail up and one side rail down could create an increased risk of entrapment e Bed rails and or their mountings should not be used if they are bent or otherwise deformed Bent or deformed bed rails and or bed rail mountings increase gaps and increase the risk of entrapment DO NOT place pressure upon bed rails while moving the bed Although bed rails are not rated to any specific patient weight limitation the bed rails or their mountings may become deformed or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the bed rails e Mattress overlays or active therapeutic su
24. t should not bottom out If they do increase the comfort adjust one 1 level LED light at a time until they no longer bottom out The head of the bed should be maintained at the lowest degree of elevation consistent with medical conditions The lowest skin pressure is maintained with 07 to 207 head raise angle Angles above 30 place more body weight over the seat area reducing pressure relief Instruct the care giver to avoid head angles over 30 for extended periods unless medically necessary U S Department of Health and Human Services pub lication No 92 0048 Patient Transfer From To a Gurney Select the MAXINFLATE mode to achieve maximum mattress pressure 2 Raise or lower the bed to match the gurney height 3 The mattress will become very firm so the patient can be slid onto the gurney WARNING Always engage the wheel locks of the bed and gurney during patient transfers MNS500UM RevC 3 Once the desired comfort range is set select the desired mode of operation Side Rails Some homecare beds have side rails WARNING Set the side rail width so the rails touch the mattress This is necessary to prevent the patient slipping into the gap between the mattress and a side rail ALARM SILENCE MAX oM INFLATE FOWLER PULSATE FIRMER SOFTER FIGURE 4 SL5 Control Panel 4 SYSTEM SERVICING SYSTEM SERVICING PROCEDURES The following describes general procedures concerning system setup
25. to 10 F 18 C to 43 C Relative Humidity 10 to 95 Shipping May be shipped on all conventional transport Pack system in its original boxes to assure best protection Do not drop or expose to impact greater than 25G s Doing so can damage internal compo nents and void warranty MNS500UM RevC ENTRAPMENT RISK BED RAIL ENTRAPMENT RISK NOTIFICATION GENEXAIR SL5 NOTICE TO PATIENT PATIENT S FAMILY AND OR PRIMARY DAY TO DAY CAREGIVER DO NOT use this product without first completely reading and understanding this Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification and any additional instructional material such as owner s manual instruction sheets and on product warnings supplied with this product If you are unable to fully understand this Bed Rail Entrap ment Risk Notification the on product warnings or any additional instructional materials contact the pa tient s health care provider and or your equipment provider before using this equipment Failure to un derstand and comply with the information contained in this Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification can result in serious injury or death ILL Z mal p U lt ILL Z 5 A A Entrapment within the bed rail Entrapment under the bed rail Entrapment between the bed rail and mattress Entrapment under the bed rail at the ends of the bed rail Entrapment between split bed rails Entrapment between the end of the rail and the side edge of the headboard or foot board d
26. u MNS500UM RevC ENTRAPMENT RISK BED RAIL ENTRAPMENT RISK NOTIFICATION GENEXAIR SL5 Bed Rail Entrapment is a known risk in the use of bed s equipment with bed rails Every patient is unique Only the patient s medical care provider is familiar with the patient s unique medical condi tion and needs Only the patient s medical care provider and or the dealer from whom you obtained this equipment upon proper assessment of the patient s medical condition and needs can evaluate whether this equipment is appro priate for use by any particular patient and assist the patient the patient s family and or the patient s primary day to day caregiver in assessing the risk of entrapment Proper patient assessment equipment selection frequent patient monitoring and compliance with instructions warnings and this Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification is essential to reduce risk of entrapment ILL Z ad gt U lt ILL Z A A Accessories have been developed in the industrv to reduce the openings in existing bed svstems that could cause entrapment Anv modification through the use of accessories must be used in conjunction with proper patient as sessment prior to intervention For a full discussion on this topic see the Hospital Bed Safetv Workgroup s A Guide for Modifying Bed Systems and Using Accessories to Reduce Risk of Entrapment which can be found in the FDA website at http www fda gov Conditions such as restle
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