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EZ Matt User Manual Document# AMT100601 August 12, 2005
Placing the EZ Matt Mattress Underneath the Patient
1. Whenever possible, a two-person transfer is recommended (one person on each side).
2. If soiling is possible, place protector sheet on top of EZ Matt mattress, dull side down, before it is
positioned underneath the patient. Roll the mattress lengthwise towards center from one side such that
the side with the perforations will be against the bed, not the patient.
3. Make sure that the patient’s feet are down at the opening for the air supply marked “foot end”. Place
the mattress under the patient using a “log-rolling” technique. Simply roll the patient onto their side
toward the attendant, then place the rolled edge of the mattress against the patient. Roll the patient
back towards the opposite side enough to unroll the mattress as you would when changing a bed sheet.
Center the patient on the mattress.
4. Attach the two patient safety straps in gentle contact with the patient. Straps need not be tight. Do not
use these straps to transfer patient.
Important: The mattress must be fully deflated before placing a person on the mattress.
Do not attempt to sit or lie on the mattress during inflation or while inflated.
Connecting the EZ Matt Air Supply
5. Plug the power cord of the air supply into the air supply and then into the electrical outlet on the wall.
Attach the flexible hose into the air supply and then into the mattress at the side near the patient’s feet
that will allow travel of the hose without binding. Use the snap and velcro to secure air hose into
place. If the air supply is not attached to the stretcher, it should be located on the floor near the
attendant making the transfer.
Typical Transfer of Patient – Stretcher to Bed
6. Bring the stretcher alongside the patient’s bed as close as possible. Securely engage the brakes and
raise the stretcher side rail on opposite side.
7. Adjust the bed or stretcher height so that they are as close to the same level as possible.
8. If the space between the patient’s bed and stretcher is greater than 3”, use the bridge to fill the gap.
9. Verify that no handrail, accessory or sharp object obstructs the path of the mattress and that the air
hose is free to travel with the mattress. Verify that all patient support systems such as I.V. lines or
oxygen hoses are free to travel with the patient and an attendant is positioned in the direction of
patient transfer.
10. Lift the power switch safety cover and turn ON the air supply by pressing the switch to the “|”
position. Lower the safety cover and wait approximately 5 seconds for the mattress to fully inflate.
11. Once the mattress is fully inflated, grasp handles of mattress and gently move the patient towards the
attendant to the desired surface ending with the patient centered on the new surface. If moving from a
higher surface to a lower surface, move the feet first and then bring the upper body over after the feet
are almost at the intended destination. If moving from a lower surface to a higher surface, move the
upper body first and then the feet using the same type of diagonal pulling motion.
12. Turn OFF air supply by pressing the switch to the “O” position. Unplug power cord from wall and air
supply. Pack up air supply and transfer board. Unit can be attached to transportation device to
accompany the patient.
