ARJO HUNTLEIGH Lifeguard LG55 User manual

Lifeguard LG55
使用说明
Instructions forUse
...with people in mind
746-316-10CN.REG • 09/2018
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Lifeguard LG55
Instructions for Use
...with people in mind
746-316-UK_08 • 10/2015

WARNING
To avoid injury, always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied
documents before using the product.
Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use
Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies.
© ArjoHuntleigh 2004.
As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to
modify designs without prior notice. The content of this publication may not be
copied either whole or in part without the consent of ArjoHuntleigh.

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Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................3
2. Clinical Applications...............................................................................4
3. Operation.................................................................................................5
4. Accessories...........................................................................................18
5. Decontamination...................................................................................20
6. Care and Preventive Maintenance.......................................................21
7. Warranty and Service............................................................................23
8. Dimensions and Data............................................................................24

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Warnings and Cautions
WARNINGS given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions
which, if not correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse
reactions.
Cautions given in this manual identify conditions or procedures which, if not correctly
followed, could result in equipment failure or damage.
Notes given in this manual (indicated by ) are used to explain or amplify a procedure or
condition.
General Warnings
WARNING
The age, size and condition of the patient should be assessed by a competent
clinically qualified person before using the trolley, giving particular consideration to
appropriate use of the safety sides.
Do not use accessories that are not designed or approved for use with the trolley.
Always apply the brakes when the trolley is stationary.
Raise the safety sides before moving the trolley with a patient.
Children and restless or disorientated patients should not be left unattended at any
time.
Before turning (rolling) a patient on the trolley or performing a lateral transfer, adjust
the mattress platform to a comfortable working height; be aware that the trolley may
overbalance if the patient’s weight is not evenly distributed across the mattress
platform.

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1. Introduction
This manual gives instructions for the use and maintenance of the ArjoHuntleigh Lifeguard®patient
trolley, Model Number LG55.
These trolleys have X-ray translucent mattress platforms. The products also feature a sliding X-ray
cassette tray facility.
Model LG55

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2. Clinical Applications
Area of Use A & E departments, admissions, day surgery and general
hospital areas.
Indications The trolleys may be used for general and emergency
admissions, examination, diagnostic X-ray and initial
treatment.
They are also appropriate for patient transfer between
departments, wards and theatre.
Contraindications The maximum safe working load for these trolleys is
250 kg.

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3. Operation
Safety For the safety of operator, patient and equipment:
Always use a mattress of the correct size and type for the
trolley.
Do not expose the equipment, especially the mattress, to
naked flames, cigarettes etc.
Before operating the trolley, make sure that the patient is
positioned correctly to avoid entrapment and imbalance.
When the trolley is operated, check that no obstacles are in
its path.
Keep these instructions handy for reference.
Mattress
Push Bar
Handles
The mattress is secured to the platform by means of hook and
loop tapes on the mattress underside and the laminate top.
To adjust the height of the handles, press the spring-loaded
release button (1) and raise or lower the handle as required (2).
Let go of the button to lock the handle in the high or low
position.
Push Bar Handles

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Brakes and
Steering There is a pair of linked brake pedals at each end of the trolley.
Push the pedals down to apply brakes on all castors.
When the pedals are horizontal, the castors are free to rotate and
swivel.
A steering castor is engaged when an optional 5th wheel is fitted
and the pedals are fully raised. In this situation the trolley will
keep on a straight course in any direction and can be steered by
pivoting about the 5th wheel. When the 5th wheel is not fitted the
steering castor is at the foot-end and the trolley should be pushed
from the head-end.
FREE BRAKE STEER
Brake and Steering Control
STEER

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Height and Tilt
Adjustment The height and the tilt angle of the mattress platform are adjusted
using a group of five foot pedals on either side of the trolley. The
three pedals marked on the bottom row are used to raise the
platform. The two pedals marked on the top row are used to
lower the platform.
Height/Tilt Pedal Arrangement
Tilt Adjustment To raise one end of the platform: Operate the ‘raise’ pedal ( 
) nearest that end of the trolley with a pumping action.
To lower one end of the platform: Press down on the ‘lower’
pedal () nearest that end of the trolley and keep it pressed.
There is an additional ‘lower’ pedal () that enables head down tilt
to be applied from the head-end of the trolley.
Height Variation To raise the platform: Operate the central ‘raise’ pedal ()
with a pumping action.
To lower the platform: Press down both ‘lower’ pedals ()
and keep them pressed.
If the platform is raised or lowered when tilted, the tilt angle will
be maintained until the leading end reaches the limit of travel,
when the platform will return to the horizontal condition.

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Backrest
The amount of effort needed to raise or lower the backrest will vary
depending on patient weight and mobility. With a very heavy patient,
the backrest may fall quickly if it is not supported when released.
To adjust the backrest: Grasp the handle firmly, press the
release knob and lift the backrest assisted by the gas spring or
push it down against the action of the gas spring. Let go of the
release knob to lock the backrest at any angle.
Backrest Adjustment

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Safety Sides To raise the safety side: Hold the top rail and lift until it locks
into position at maximum height.
To lower the safety side: Hold the top rail with one hand, pull
the release button at the trolley foot-end and lower the rail
towards the head-end.
Safety Side Release Button
In order to accommodate “C” Arm X-ray vision when taking
side-shot X-ray pictures, each safety side can be lowered even
further than its initial resting position. When the safety side is
folded down it rests on two stops that are located at each end of
the mattress platform side-frame.
Safety Side Stop Positions

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Safety Side Stop Operation
WARNING
When the safety side is in the folded position, the upright bars rest on the two stops.
Care should be taken to keep hands and fingers away from these areas.
Operation Lower the safety side until the upright bars rest on two white
plastic stops.
At the head-end of the trolley, position the thumb over the
top rail of the safety side and use fingers to push the sliding
catch (A), which is located beneath each side-rail white
plastic stop, in towards the trolley frame as illustrated (avoid
squeezing the rail and catch together).
Caution
Only use the sliding catch A to retract the safety side stop.
Caution
Do not use the safety sides to move the trolley. Only use the push bar handles to
operate the trolley.
With the catch fully pushed in, ease the top rail down to the
second position.
At the foot-end of the trolley use two hands, one to hold the
top rail and the other to push the sliding catch (A). Again,
once the catch is fully pushed in, ease the top of the rail
down to its second position.
A

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To reinstate the safety side to normal position: Lift the top
rail of the safety side at a point approximately halfway along
the trolley. The stops will automatically spring back to their
original position.
X-Ray
Photography The mattress platform is X-ray translucent. The X-ray
cassette drawer below the mattress platform can be
positioned anywhere along the length of the platform for full
patient coverage.
X-Ray Cassette Drawer Shown Accessed from Patient’s
Left-Hand Side
Mattress Platform Showing Imaging Area

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To load or unload X-ray cassettes: press the red latch (A) down
and use the slot (B) to pull the cassette drawer out until it reaches its
stop position.
Cassette Drawer Latch
The X-ray cassette drawer can be accessed from either side of the
mattress platform.
Cassette Drawer Access
A B

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The drawer has recesses to suit two sizes of X-ray cassette, A(390mm x
466mm) and B(273mm x 334mm).
For each size of X-ray cassette there are two possible positions, at 90to each
other.
AB
X-Ray Cassette Positioning Options
Place the X-ray cassette flat in the appropriate recess. Push the drawer back
under the mattress platform until it latches into place.
When the cassette drawer is pushed all the way in to its latched position, it is centrally located within the
imaging area, as shown below (1).
X-Ray Cassette Drawer in Central Position (Backrest Raised)
To offset the cassette drawer from the central position:
1

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Pull out the drawer and line up one of the markers (A, B or C) with the black indicator bar (2). The
markers correspond with the letters next to the X-ray cassette; e.g. when marker Ais lined up with
the indicator bar, edge Aof the X-ray cassette is on the boundary of the imaging area.
Cassette Drawer Markers on Patient’s
Left-Hand Side Cassette Drawer in Offset Position A (Backrest Raised)
To adjust the position of the X-ray cassette drawer
along the length of the mattress platform: lift the
lever and slide the drawer to the desired position.
Release the lever to hold the drawer in place.
X-Ray Cassette Drawer Lever
Cassette Drawer Movement
2

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Oxygen
Therapy
Equipment
A recess in the base of the trolley will accommodate a size D, E or F oxygen
cylinder. Rubber pads cushion the cylinder to prevent unwanted movement. In
addition, facilities are provided for the installation and use of oxygen therapy
systems. A short rail (Medirail) is provided at the head-end of the trolley to
accommodate the flowmeter and injection suction unit. A universal mounting
bracket is installed in the base of the trolley to accept the suction receiver jar.
Mounting Bracket in Base of Trolley and Medirail at Head-End
WARNING
Ensure that the oxygen line does not become entangled or trapped which could
cause damage to the line or loss of supply.
Ensure that when the trolley is operated it does not collide with the installed
equipment, especially at low height.
If the mounting bracket is not already fitted, remove the plastic cover from the
hole in the base cover moulding and attach the bracket with two 6mm Button
Head screws and nuts using the pre-drilled holes in the base frame.

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IV Drip Rod
MB-ACC32 Install the pole in one of the four tubular sockets at the
corners of the platform (1).
WARNING
The maximum total load on the hooks must not exceed 5
kg
The maximum load attached to the lower tube must not
exceed 10 kg
To adjust the height: Hold the telescoping rod firmly, loosen
the locking collar (2), lift or lower the hooks as required (3) and
re-tighten the locking collar firmly (4).
Fold out the hooks (5).
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IV Drip Rod Location and Operation
Be careful not to lift the pole out of the socket when raising the hooks.
Storage: Adjust the pole to minimum length and tighten the locking
collar before storing it in the clips on the base of the trolley.

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Integral IV
Pole
799.501
The built-in IV pole is located at the head end of the trolley.
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum safe load of 5 kg.
Lift the pole to the vertical position (1) and allow it to drop into the tubular
socket on the platform (2).
To adjust the height: Hold the telescoping rod firmly, loosen the locking
collar (3), lift or lower the hook as required (4) and re-tighten the locking
collar firmly (5).
Integral IV Drip Rod Operation
Storage: Adjust the pole to minimum length and tighten the locking
collar, then lift the pole out of the socket and fold it down.