Using The Stretcher; Before Placing The Stretcher In Service; General Guidelines For Use - Ferno 50-E User Manual

Using the Stretcher

7.1 Before Placing the Stretcher
in Service
Personnel who will work with the stretcher must be
trained. See Operator Skills and Training, page 7.
Set up and inspect the stretcher. Follow the
instructions in Stretcher Setup, pages 19-23.

7.2 General Guidelines for Use

• Using the stretcher requires a minimum of one
trained operator. Additional operators and helpers
may be needed in some circumstances. Ferno
strongly recommends that two operators
control the stretcher when a patient is on it.
• Operators may need help when working with
heavy loads (patient and equipment). See Using
Additional Help, page 33.
• Follow standard emergency patient-handling
procedures when operating the stretcher.
• Stay with the patient at all times.
• Always use patient restraints.
• When changing the stretcher's position or when
unloading it from an ambulance, make sure each
set of legs locks before you release your grasp on
the main frame.
• Read the stretcher fastener users' manual for
instructions on using the fastener. See also
Stretcher-Fastener Compatibility, page 5.
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WARNING
!
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the stretcher only as described in this manual.
WARNING
!
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
WARNING
!
An unrestrained patient can fall off the
stretcher and be injured. Use restraints to
secure the patient on the stretcher.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004
Ferno Model 50-E