Transferring The Patient To The Cot; Rolling The Cot With A Patient; Changing The Cot Height - Stryker M-1 Manual Del Usuario

Transferring the patient to the cot

WARNING
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the product. An unrestrained patient may fall from the
product and be injured.
• Do not leave a patient unattended. Hold the product while a patient is on the product.
• Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
To transfer the patient to the product:
1. Roll the product to the patient
2. Place the product beside the patient and raise or lower the product to the level of the patient.
3. Lower the siderails and open the restraint straps.
4. Transfer the patient to the product. Follow accepted EMS procedures.
5. Secure the patient to the product with all of the restraint straps.
6. Raise the siderails and adjust the backrest and footrest as necessary.
Note: Use the Transfer Flat (6005-001-001) to transfer larger patients.

Rolling the cot with a patient

WARNING
• Always transport the cot at a lower height to reduce the risk of a cot tip. If possible, obtain additional assistance or
take an alternate route.
• Always avoid high obstacles, such as curbing, steps, or rough terrain to avoid the risk of the product tipping over.
To roll the cot with a patient:
1. Position one operator at the foot end and one operator at the head end of the cot.
2. Make sure that the litter is perpendicular when you approach door sills or other low obstacles.
3. Lift each set of wheels over the door sill or obstacle separately.

Changing the cot height

WARNING
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when you load or unload the cot from a vehicle or loading tray
system to avoid the risk of the product tipping.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when change the cot height to avoid the risk of the product
tipping.
• Always lock the base frame before you remove the loading wheels from the vehicle patient compartment floor or
loading tray system. An unlocked base frame will not support the cot and injury to the patient or operator could
result.
• Practice changing height positions and loading the cot until you fully understand the operation of the product.
• Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when placing your hands and feet near
the base tubes while you raise or lower the cot.
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Operation
(Rolling the cot with a patient on page
6100-109-005 REV B
1-15).
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