Raising/Lowering The Stretcher With One Operator; Figure 37 - Lowering By One Level; Figure 38 - Raising By One Level - Ferno 50-E User Manual

Using the Stretcher
7.6 Raising and Lowering the
Stretcher With One Operator
Ferno recommends two trained operators raise and
lower the stretcher unless local protocols permit one
operator to change stretcher levels.
The proper procedure for a single operator to change
levels when a patient is on the stretcher is to raise or
lower the stretcher one level at one end, then raise or
lower the other end an equal amount. Repeat until the
stretcher is level and at the desired height.
Raising or lowering by more than one level can
compromise the patient's safety and comfort.
LOWERING
1. Stand at one end of the stretcher and grasp the
main frame with an underhand grip.
2. Lower the end of the stretcher one level (Figure 37).
• If at the head end, squeeze the control handle.
• If at the foot end, squeeze the yellow/black
override handle and the red control handle
3. Release the control handle(s) and verify that the
stretcher has locked into position.
4. Move to the opposite end of the stretcher and
repeat Steps 1-3 until the stretcher is level and at
the desired height.
RAISING
Do not use the control handles to raise the stretcher.
1. Stand at one end of the stretcher and grasp the
main frame with an underhand grip, or extend and
use the stretcher top handles.
2. Lift the end of the stretcher one level (Figure 38).
3. Verify that the stretcher has locked into position.
4. Move to the opposite end of the stretcher and
repeat Steps 1-3 until the stretcher is level and at
the desired height.
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Ferno Model 50-E
One Level Only

Figure 37 - Lowering by One Level

One Level Only

Figure 38 - Raising by One Level

© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004