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1. Introduction
The Germa EasyFiX Mattress is a vacuum mattress.
The mattress can be on the stretcher at all times working as a stretcher mattress.
The immobilization is well suited for fixation of patients when bone and spinal injuries are suspected.
Deep tissue damage can also be avoided.
The vacuum mattress is fitted with 5 handles on both longer sides. It is also equipped with five belts
with Fix Lock plastic buckles. Quick release buckles.
Two persons are able to carry the mattress a shorter distance and at longer distance additional
carrying belts can be used.
You can pull the mattress on the ground by the handles or by connecting a carrying belt or rope.
The EasyFiX Mattress consists of an outer shell of airtight material that is filled with an inner construction containing
granules. When evacuating the air out of the mattress, it can be shaped around the patient.
When the air has been evacuated from the EasyFiX Vacuum Mattress, it is rigid and it is not possible to mould it
any more. The mattress wraps around the patient offering an optimal support and stabilization.
The mattress can carry a patient in water. (See precautions section).
2. Precautions
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Never mould the Vacuum Mattress on the top of the head or under the foot soles as it might cause
undesirable pressure against the spine.
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On a current basis check that the vacuum pump works correctly and that it is possible to get the air out of
the Vacuum Mattress to make it hard.
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Avoid handling the mattress next to sharp objects. If the mattress is pulled be aware of obstacles on the ground,
such as sharp stones, sticks, glass, sharp edges etc.
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Check pump, Vacuum Mattress and carrying straps as to damages and wear and tear. Repair damages.
Change defect parts immediately.
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Avoid handling the mattress next to open fire.
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On a current basis check that the mattress has no cracks.
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The vacuum mattress is unstable in water. You can not leave the patient unattended in water.
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At transportation in Aircraft, please note that the atmospheric pressure can be lower and the mattress is not
enough rigid. In this situation evacuate more air from the mattress with your pump.
3. Description
The vacuum mattress consists of an outer shell made of hard-wearing PVC coated fabric and a unique granulate
filled innerbag.
When the air is evacuated the granulate is stuffed into a tight substance making the mattress rigid and unable to shape.
Before and while the air is evacuated the mattress may be moulded according to the shape of the patient. An optimum
support of the patient is obtained when all air has been evacuated.
The mattress is equipped with 5 handles on both sides. It is also equipped with five color coded belts with Fix Lock
buckles. When not in use, park the belts and fasten them by use of the buckles in the gap between the row of handles
and the mattress.
In case you do not want to use the stretcher mattress facility, Germa has made a little unique feature that makes it
easy to fold and pack the mattresses in a protective bag together with pump and repair kit so it only takes up little space.
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