Rolling The Cot - Stryker Performance-Pro Xt Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT TO THE COT
To transfer the patient to the cot:
1 . Roll the cot to the patient .
2 . Place the cot beside the patient and raise or lower the cot to the level of the patient .
3 . Lower the siderails and open the restraint straps .
4 . Transfer the patient to the cot using accepted EMS procedures .
5 . Use all the restraint straps to secure the patient to the cot (see
6 . Adjust the backrest and foot rest as necessary .
Note: When transferring larger patients, use of the Transfer Flat (6005-001-001) is recommended .
WARNING
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot . An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot and
be injured .
• Never leave a patient unattended on the cot or injury could result . Hold the cot securely while a patient is on the
product .
• Never apply the optional wheel lock(s) while a patient is on the cot . Tipping could occur if the cot is moved while
the wheel lock is applied, resulting in injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot .
• Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device . See
Failure to use the restraint straps properly could result in patient injury .

ROLLING THE COT

When rolling the cot:
• Make sure that all of the restraint straps are securely buckled around the patient (see
• Position an operator at the foot end and one at the head end of the cot at all times when rolling the cot with a
patient on it .
• Approach door sills and/or other low obstacles squarely and lift each set of wheels over the obstacle separately .
WARNING
• High obstacles such as curbing, steps or rough terrain can cause the cot to tip, possibly causing injury to the
patient or operator .
• If the cot is equipped with the optional kickstand, make sure that the kickstand remains in the retracted position
and does not engage during transport .
• Transporting the cot in lower positions reduces the potential of a cot tip . If possible, obtain additional assistance or
take an alternate route .
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