Lifting And Transporting - Ferno SCOOP EXL Stretcher User And Maintenance Manual

SCOOP EXL Stretcher
5.6 Lifting and carrying
Before transporting, make sure that:
1) the patient's cervical collar, the head immobilizer and seat restraints have been applied,
2) the patient is correctly secured on the stretcher,
3) TSL systems are properly connected and locked (to lock the stretcher properly, see section 4.2 Twin Safety Lock (TSL)
System, page 10)
4) the latching side levers are in the locked position facing down (to lock the stretcher, see Section 4.1 Adjusting the length,
page 9).
To immobilize the patient on the stretcher properly, see section 5.4 Patient immobilization, page 15.
Carry the stretcher carefully on uneven surfaces. Two trained and qualified operators are required for lifting and transportation
of the stretcher.
If transporting a heavy adult patient, lift and carry the stretcher with the use of additional help (paragraph 5.7 Additional help,
page 26).
To carry the stretcher, proceed as follows:
1. Position operators at each end (head end and foot end) of the stretcher. If additional helpers are involved, use positions as
indicated in paragraph 5.7 Additional help, page 26.
2. Grasp the lifting handles with your palms facing up.
3. Both operators: coordinating with each other, proceed with lifting and carrying of the stretcher and patient. Use suitable
techniques for lifting and carrying the stretcher.
Only lift weight that each person can manage safely. Use additional trained operators when lifting and carrying the stretcher.
Refer to Section 5.7 Additional help, page 26.
Proceed as follows for carrying the stretcher in a vehicle:
WARNING: Reset restraints set for tilting the patient to standard immobilization configuration before moving the vehicle.
WARNING
Improper use of the stretcher can cause damage
and / or injury. Use the SCOOP EXL stretcher as
described herein.
WARNING
Untrained users may injure themselves and/or
cause damage and/or physical harm. Allow only
trained and qualified staff to use the SCOOP EXL
stretcher
.
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WARNING
Never exceed the load capacity of the stretcher as
specified in this manual.
WARNING
Never connect lifting devices directly to the
stretcher's pins. The pins are intended solely for
connecting the restraint hooks.
Using the Stretcher
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