Summary Of Safety Precautions - Stryker SofCare Manual De Operación Y Mantenimiento

WARNING
• Check patient's skin regularly. Consult physician if any redness or skin break occurs. Serious injury could result if
the patient's skin condition is left untreated.
• Do not place the control unit in the patient's bed, in contact with the patient, or under sheets or other coverings.
• Doing so could cause serious injury or could affect control unit performance.
• Do not use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture or with oxygen (O
• Verify bed side rails are compatible with bed frame and existing mattress. A risk assessment must be performed by
a suitably qualified person, especially when side rails are prescribed, to ensure that the bed meets the IEC 60601-
2-52 bed standard.
• Use with appropriate top sheet and minimize layers of bedding between patient and mattress.
• Assess patient's risk of entrapment according to protocols and monitor accordingly.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used on or near children. Electrical burns or choking may result
from a child swallowing a small part detached from the device.
• Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Do not operate product if the power cord or plug has been damaged.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never block any air openings of this product or place it on soft surfaces, such as a bed or couch, where openings
may be blocked. Keep the air opening free of lint, hair, and other similar particles.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• Do not modify this equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
• Mattress covers have passed skin sensitization and skin irritation tests. However, if you suspect that you may have
had or are having an allergic reaction, please consult a physician immediately.
• The power cord to the Control Unit should be positioned to avoid a strangulation hazard and/or damage to the cord.
Careful consideration is required when routing the power cable. It is recommended that placing the cord under the
bed frame and attaching it to an electrical outlet at the head of bed.
• Serious injury or death can result from the use (potential entrapment) or non-use (potential patient falls) of siderails
or other restraints. The safe use of the support surface is maximized when used in conjunction with siderails; there
may be an increased risk of falls when siderails are not present. Local policies regarding the use of siderails should
be taken into account. Whether and how to use siderails is a decision that should be based on each pa- tient's indi-
vidual needs and should be made by the physician, operators, and responsible parties.
• The risk of entrapment can develop when the support surface is placed on bed frames that leave gaps of even a
few inches between the support surface and the headboard, footboard, and siderails. The support surface is NOT
to be used when such gaps are present.
• When cleaning the support surface, ensure that no liquid is allowed to seep into the zipper area and watershed
cover barrier (underside); fluids allowed to come in contact with the zipper may leak into the support surface.
• Do not expose the mattress to excessive moisture. Personal injury or equipment damage could occur.
• The use of quaternaries containing glycol ethers and/or accelerated hydrogen peroxides may compromise the
cover integrity and legibility.
• Be aware of devices or equipment placed on the top of the support surface. Damage to the surface may occur due
to the weight of the equipment, heat generated by the equipment, or sharp edges on the equipment.
• Do not put overlays or accessories inside the cover. Doing so may reduce pressure redistribution performance.
• It is the responsibility of the caregiver team to evaluate the appropriate CPR protocol to be used with the surface.
• If there is a possibility of electro-magnetic interference with mobile phones, please increase the distance (3.3m)
between devices or turn off the mobile phone.
NOTE
The SofCare support surface must be used with a mattress cover at all times. The support surface cover may interact
with all external skin.
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Summary of Safety Precautions

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