In-Service Checklist - McAuley Medical, Inc.
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1. _ Raise the bed rails so patient is not pulled too far and overshoots the destination surface ____ Lower the destination surface one or two inches below the starting surface ___ Attach hose by pressing nozzle into spring valve such that it stays inserted ___Press green button to turn on air supply letting mattress inflate 5 7 seconds ___ Air Supply will shut off automatically if using the AirSlide air supply ___Disconnect air hose from mattress and let some air out to adjust patient comfort ___If using another brand air supply be careful not to over inflate mattress ___ Grab extension handles and gently and slowly slide patient to new surface ___ Moving feet first then head to new surface requires less force than moving all at once ___Raise side rails on stretcher to secure mattress in place for transport Cleaning and Storage ___ Same procedure as cleaning hospital mattresses and surfaces germicidal cleaner ____ Mattress and cover sheet can also be laundered see user manual for details ____ Keep all components in the storage bag so they are together when needed Safety ___Never leave a patient unattended ____ When using another brand air supply do not over inflate the mattress ____ Always lock the wheels on both bed and gurney prior to performing a transfer ___Keep side rails in the upright and locked position while transporting and waiting 27 Industrial Park Drive Unit 6 Concord NH 03301 8523 Ph 603 227 7287 Fax 603 227 7286 www mcau2. leymedical com
3. po SES he E I MCAULEY MEDICAL INC t i i __ _ lt lt lt lt amp u u A Ne i i AN Jafe Patient Handling dale lions Is Aide In Service Checklist r oL G Co Lateral Transfer System System Overview What is AirSlide and when 1s it to be used ___No stitching no Velcro no air holes no noise during transfer ___The mattress can remain inflated during transport and many procedures ___Used throughout hospital patient remains on inflated mattress even during imaging ___Ifin MRI deflate for imaging tiny spring in air inlet valve is non ferrous metal ___Ergonomic Extension Handles on both sides short handles on top and bottom Positioning Patient on the AirSlide ___ Clearly labeled HEAD with two arrows that should be pointing to the ears ____ Patients head is supported and feet can hang over the bottom if patient is tall ___ Disposable sheet covers mattress and is optional in use ___ Safety straps are for peace of mind as patient will be cradled by the mattress ___Ideally AirSlide is under the bed sheet when the patient first gets into their bed ___ To place AirSlide under a patient log roll patient with bedding center patient on AirSlide ____ Bedding that was on bed mattress should now be on AirSlide mattress Performing a Lateral Transfer ___We recommend two attendants be present for each transfer ____ Always lock the wheels on both bed and gurney prior to performing a transfer ___
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