Using Patient Restraints; Figure 27 - Chest Restraints In Use; Figure 28 - Foot Restraints In Use; Figure 29 - Buckle Release - Ferno Compact 2 Track Chair User Manual

Operating the Chair

4.9 Using Patient Restraints

Use the lap and foot restraints to secure Patient into the
Chair. Assess Patient condition to determine optimum
strapping procedure.
• Chest Restraint: The chest restraint can also be used to
secure the chair closed for stowage. Fasten the chest
restraint using plastic male/female buckling system. Pull
the loose free end of the webbing strap to tighten the
restraint.

Figure 27 - Chest restraints in use

• Foot Restraint: Once the patient's feet are comfortably
placed on the integral footrest, the loose foot restraint can
be fastened to secure the feet. Fasten foot strap using plastic
male/female buckling system. Pull the loose free end of the
webbing strap to tighten the restraint. Remember that the
foot restraint also protects the operator when moving the
Chair on stairs.

Figure 28 - Foot restraints in use

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• Releasing Restraints: To release foot and chest restraints,
squeeze the two sides of the tang on the buckle inwards at
the same time to pull the buckle apart.

Figure 29 - Buckle release

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Compact 2 Track Chair