ProAxis
plus
™ Electric Profiling Bed and Pressure Area Care System
Instruction for use and trouble shooting guide
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ProAxis Plus Operating Instructions 3.1 Dated 18/05/11 7/24
2.1 Operations and Safety
Installation
Please comply with the following installation instructions to ensure maximum benefit for
the patient and nurse.
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Ensure that the system has sufficient space for the complete range of operation and
movement that is required.
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Connect the power supply to the available power point on the wall and ensure that
the cable is clear from any risk of entrapment and possible damage or obstruction.
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When positioned as required, the brake pedal should be pressed down into the lock
position before any attempt is made to place a patient onto ProAxis
plus
.
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Before placing the patient onto ProAxis
plus
, the mattress platform should be profiled
slightly to enable the nurse to see exactly where the dropping hinge is and so be able
to position the patient correctly above it. Ensure the mattress provided with
ProAxis
plus
is used.
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It is advisable to leave the linen bottom sheet loose, as this will then allow it to
conform to the patient’s body and to the angle changes of the mattress platform.
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Only one or two pillows should be used. The backrest should be raised by use of the
handset and the patient should not be sat up by way of propping them up with pillows
as seen on older beds.
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If the patient requires the provision of additional pressure area care then the Smart
Control (optional) should be used [see Smart Control Operating Instructions] and not
an A/P mattress.
