Transporting A Patient Down Stairs (Models 59T, 59T-Lwh) - Ferno EZ-Glide 59T User Manual

6.6 Transporting a Patient Down Stairs
(Models 59T, 59T-LWH)
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Using the chair to move down stairs requires a minimum of two
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trained operators working together. Use additional help as needed
to control the chair. See "Using Additional Help" on page 8.
Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when
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transporting a patient on stairs and that a third trained person
"spot" for the foot-end operator (Figure 25). In some cases, the foot-
end operator may be able to descend the stairs facing forward, with
his back to the patient. Follow your local protocols for using chairs.
Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the stairs before using
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the chair on them.
Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the track system and
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belts before using the chair on stairs.
Verify that the track system is locked in the open position before
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using the chair on stairs.
If the operators tire or need to attend the patient while on stairs,
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see "Pausing On the Stairs" on page 26.
GLIDING THE CHAIR DOWN STAIRS
1. Head-end Operator: Roll the chair near the stairs and engage the
wheel locks.
Head-end Operator: Open the track system (See "Track System"
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on page 15). Verify that it has locked.
3. Head-End Operator: Raise the lift bar to the desired position and
verify that it is locked (Figure 25). Or, use the rear lift handles, if
your chair has rear lift handles.
4. Foot-end Operator: Extend the foot-end lift handles to the
desired positions and verify that all handles are locked (Figure 25).
Spotter: Stand below the foot-end operator with a hand on the
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operator's back to help steady and guide him/her throughout the
descent (Figure 25).
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Using the Chair
Using the chair with the track system unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked before
transporting the patient.
Spotter
To pause during the descent, allow the rear
wheels of the chair to rest on a step while both
operators hold the chair in place. See "Pausing
On the Stairs" on page 26. To continue down
the stairs, tilt the chair back and lift and carry it.
Ferno recommends you visualize a "landing
zone" of at the top or bottom of the stairway.
The landing zone should provide enough
clear, safe space for the chair to be set on
all four wheels, away from the edge of the
stairway.
WARNING
Pausing On the Stairs
The Landing Zone
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