2. Clinical Applications
Indications The
Contraindications Patients with unstable spinal fractures should not be
Precautions for Use In the case of patients with unstable fractures advice
A risk assessment tool combined with clinical judgement should be used
when determining a patient's level of risk of developing pressure ulcers.
Patient risk assessment should be an ongoing process as changes in the
patient's condition may increase or decrease their risk level.
The above are guidelines only and should not replace clinical judgement or
experience.
system is indicated for patients up to
Bari-Breeze
the highest risk of pressure ulceration and weighing up
to 455Kgs (1000 lbs), and is suitable for the prevention
and management of all grades of pressure ulcers.
placed on the
Bari-Breeze
should be obtained from the appropriate physician
before using the
Bari-Breeze
Care should be taken to ensure that all patient tubes and
lines are suitably positioned. This will help minimise the
risk of pull or disconnection whilst
selected or in the event of a power failure.
Regular monitoring of patients is recommended,
particularly whilst in
In any lateral rotation system there may be an increased
risk of gradual patient migration into hazardous
positions. This may result in entrapment and/or
inadvertent bed exit.
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system.
system.
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mode.
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