Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg Positioning; Using The Siderails - Stryker 5050 Operation Manual

Operation Guide

TRENDELENBURG/REVERSE TRENDELENBURG POSITIONING

NOTE
Litter height must be raised first in order to achieve a trend. or reverse trend. position.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any equipment that may be in the way before lowering the Stretcher Chair or damage could
occur to the equipment or the Stretcher Chair.
For Trendelenburg positioning (head down), depress pedal (B). (See illustration, page 4).
For Reverse Trendelenburg positioning (foot down), depress pedal (C). (See illustration, page 4).
NOTE
The higher the litter is before pedals (B) or (C) are activated, the greater the trend. or reverse trend. angle
will be. (Maximum trend. angle is +18_. Maximum reverse trend. angle is -18_).

USING THE SIDERAILS

A
WARNING
Be sure the siderail latching mechanism is working properly and the siderail is latching securely at all times
or patient injury could result. If the siderails are not latching properly, refer to your stretcher maintenance
manual for adjustment details.
To avoid having the siderail swing down freely when the latch is released, securely hold the siderail either
underneath or from the end when raising or lowering it. Failure to do so could cause damage to the Stretcher
Chair or injury to the user.
To avoid possible injury, patients should be appropriately restrained at all times.
To raise the siderails, pull out the locking latch (A) while securely holding the siderail and raise the siderail
to the full up position until the latch engages.
To lower the siderails, pull out the locking latch (A) while securely holding the siderail and lower the siderail
to the full down position until the latch engages. The siderail will be partially tucked away under the litter.
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