Transferring The Patient; Figure 39 - Placing Stretcher Top Near Patient; Figure 40 - Placing Stretcher Near Patient - Ferno 50-E User Manual

Ferno Model 50-E

7.7 Transferring the Patient

In general, place the stretcher top or stretcher as close
to the patient as possible to minimize lifting and moving.
Follow your local protocols and the instructions below.
Note: When using the stretcher top detached from
the undercarriage, remember that the Safe Working
Load of the stretcher top is less than that of the
system of stretcher top and undercarriage. Do not
exceed the S.W.L.
1. Place the stretcher top near the patient (Figure
39) or roll the stretcher to the patient and adjust
it to the patient's level (Figure 40).
2. Unfasten the restraints, lower the side rails, and
position the restraint straps so they will not
interfere with transferring the patient.
3. Transfer the patient onto the stretcher top using
approved EMS procedures and your local
protocols.
4. Raise the side rails, adjust the backrest and/or leg
section as needed and fasten and adjust the
restraints.
5. If you removed the stretcher top, both operators
and any helpers lift and carry the stretcher top
and attach it to the undercarriage (see Attaching
the Stretcher Top to the Undercarriage, page 25).
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004
Using the Stretcher
Figure 39 - Placing the Stretcher Top
Near the Patient
Important
The stretcher top Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
is less than the S.W.L. for the system of
stretcher top and undercarriage. Do not exceed
the S.W.L. limits shown in this manual.
Figure 40 - Placing the Stretcher
Near the Patient
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