Arjohuntleigh First Step Plus Operation Manual

service guide. For additional information, or for specific questions, please contact ArjoHuntleigh Customer Service. In order for ArjoHuntleigh products to perform properly, the following conditions must be met. Failure to comply with these conditions will void any pertinent warranties. • All assembly, operation, adjustment, modification, ...

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surface, providing effective pressure relief and early intervention for patients with skin breakdown. First Step Plus Overlay is constructed of nylon fabric with moisture vapor permeable backing and is divided into three sections: head, body and feet. The Air Supply Unit consists of a single constant speed blower with Warmer t ...

• Maximum Patient Weight: 250 lb (114 kg). SAFETY TIPS Bed Frame – Always use standard healthcare bed frame with Side Rails and any other safeguards or protocols that may be appropriate. Frame and Side Rails must be properly sized to eliminate any gaps that might entrap patient’s head or body. Brakes – Caster brakes should always be locked once bed is in position. Verify wheels are locked before patient transfer to or fro ...

casters. Improper handling of Power Cord can cause damage, which may possibly produce risk of fire or electrical shock. General Protocols – Follow all applicable safety rules and institution protocols concerning patient and caregiver safety. ...

of this manual prior to performing patient placement on First Step Plus. PREPARING FOR PATIENT PLACEMENT 1. Level bed and lock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering. NOTE: Always use standard hospital bed frame and any other safeguards that may be appropriate. Side Rails should be locked in full upright position whene ...

• Locate Hose Set Coupler that holds three hose ends together. • Turn Hose Set Coupler so that hoses are stacked vertically and blue HEAD hose is on top. • Insert top tab of Coupler into horizontal slot on right side of Air Supply Unit. Pivot Coupler downward, placing hose ends over air outlets until bottom of Coupler clicks into locked position. NOTE: Ensure hose set is not twisted. 6. Attach hoses to Air Cush ...

1. Press green Power Button on Air Supply Unit to activate Blower. 2. Adjust air flow control knobs to fully inflate each individual cushion. (See Air Pressure Adjustment section below.) 3. Adjust height of bed to same level as surface from which patient is being transferred. 4. Lock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering on both surfaces. 5. Lower Side Rails (when applicable). 6. Transfer patient, following all a ...

1. Adjust head of bed for patient comfort. 2. With air pressures set, verify patient comfort. 3. Lower bed height to lowest level. 4. Activate Warmer and adjust temperature, if desired. 5. Verify caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering are locked. 6. Assess entrapment and fall hazards, and carefully consider use of bolsters, positioning aids, low beds, floor pads or padded Side Rail accessories when appropriate, es ...

of this manual prior to performing nursing care for patient on First Step Plus. CPR In the event CPR procedures are required: 1. Lift up on Quick Release Lever. 2. Swing Hoses away from Air Supply Unit. 3. Bring bed to a level position. Lower Side Rails. 4. Place back board under patient. 5. Begin CPR. Patient’s body weight and ...

2. Unplug Power Cord from wall outlet. 3. Unlock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering. 4. Transport patient, following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols. 5. Plug Power Cord into 115 VAC 15 Amp grounded wall outlet when destination is reached. NOTE: Verify power to this outlet IS NOT controlled by a wall switch. ...

2. Reduce pressure in center cushion. 3. Lower Side Rail on caregiver side of bed. 4. When Side Rails are available, raise Side Rail on side of bed opposite caregiver to help reduce risk of patient fall during bedpan placement. 5. Gently log roll patient toward opposite side of bed. 6. Position bedpan underneath patient by pushing bedpan down into surface. 7. Gently rol ...

1. Adjust bed to lowest height position. 2. Adjust all three air flow control knobs to increase pressure in cushions, to create a firm surface for patient repositioning. 3. When Side Rails are available, lower Side Rail on caregiver side of bed. 4. Position one caregiver on each side of patient; at least two people will be needed. Roll edges of Dri-Flo on each side of patient to provide a firm grip. 5. Use ...

The following are ArjoHuntleigh’s recommended daily and weekly cleaning and infection control procedures for First Step Plus while in use. If this product is to be purchased, or utilized for long term rentals, it is recommended that manufacturer’s Infection Control Procedures be utilized by facility, dealership or home user. Contact local manufacturer’s representative for details. Carefully read Contraindications, Risks and Pr ...

the Patient Placement chapter of this manual before beginning operation of First Step Plus. POWER-UP PROCEDURE 1. Plug Air Supply Unit into 115 VAC wall outlet. NOTE: Verify power to this outlet IS NOT controlled by a wall switch. 2. Press green Power Button to activate Air Supply Unit. NOTE: Motor will ramp-up, setting ...

Dimensions: Mattress Overlay (Inflated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 in L x 35 in W x 5 in H Air Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions. GETINGE provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences. MAQUET specializes in soluti ...