Cleaning And Disinfecting - Ferno Germa EasyFiX Instrucciones De Uso

4. Use of the Vacuum Mattress
1. Put the mattress on an even surface near the patient.
Check that the valve is open.
2. Mould the mattress so that it is even or if necessary in an appropriate state for the situation.
3. Close the valve by turning it to the right (clockwise) and connect the pump.
4. Place the injured patient in the medically desired position on the mattress.
5. Mould the mattress around the patient so that it becomes a stable and comfortable unit to the patient.
Mould up some material from the mattress between the legs of the patient.
6. Close the straps according to the color code and tighten them. X Chest belts are red and light blue.
Cross them over the chest.
Caution! Make sure that the material does not press on top of the head or under the foot soles.
7. Evacuate the air, and continue moulding the mattress. Tighten the belts once more.
Check that there is no additional pressure to the head or feet.
Check that the unit is stable and comfortable for the patient.
8. The patient is ready to be transported.
4.1 Use of the Vacuum Mattress as a Stretcher/Transfer Mattress:
The Vacuum Mattress can, when not evacuated, be used as a Stretcher/Transfer Mattress.
1. Fold the longitudinal sides of the mattress, over the mattress so they meet in the middle.
2. Preferebly place a sheet over the mattress.
3. Place the patient on the mattress and close the fastening straps from the stretcher.

5. Cleaning and Disinfecting

After each use the mattress should be wiped with a moist cloth and dried, if dirty the mattress may be washed
with soapy water and rinsed with clean water.
Allow the mattress to dry completely before storage.
If the mattress needs disinfecting first clean the mattress carefully and let it dry.
Wipe the complete mattress with a solution containing 70% alcohol or use the disinfectant called LYSETOL AF.
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