Deflating the Side Bolsters during Transfer - Lateral Turn Mattress Optima

Transferring out of bed, when not using a patient lift.

1. Press the max firm button (lights up)

2. Before removing the patient, then disconnect the side bolster outlet to deflate the side bolster. 

The connection is covered by the sleeve which close to the bottom of the mattress:

· Remove the sleeve as below 

· Disconnect the outlet (Black tubbing)

 

3. Reconnect the tubing and restart the system before posting the patient back to the mattress.

4. Pro Tip-  Select Either Alternating Pressure or CLP modes when patient out of bed, so bed resets its pressure settings.