Figure 25 - Rolling The Cot; Figure 26 - Rolling The Cot As A Sled - Ferno PROFlexX User Manual

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ROLLING THE COT
1. Securely fasten the restraints around the patient.
2. Both Operators: Place the cot in a rolling position.
See Cot Positions, page 10.
3. Control Operator: Position yourself at foot end
of cot, grasp the main frame, and pull the cot
forward. Or, if rolling the cot on a smooth, flat
surface, unfold the lead handle and pull the
transporter (Figure 25).
4. Assisting Operator: Position yourself at either the
head-end of the cot (grasping the drop frame) or
at the side of cot near the patient's torso (grasping
the main frame, Figure 25). Attend the patient and
assist in rolling and steering the cot.
ROLLING THE COT AS A SLED
The cot's long lead handle and multi-position drop
frame allow the cot to be rolled as a sled. This is the
preferred way to roll the cot when the load exceeds the
cot's standard load limit. See Bariatric Transport, pages
29-31. To roll the cot as a sled:
1. Fold the cot and raise the backrest.
2. Assisting Operator: Place the drop frame in one
of the high positions [+1] or [+2]. Grasp the drop
frame with both hands and help steer and push
the cot (Figure 26).
3. Control Operator: Extend the lead handle and pull
the cot (Figure 26).
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006

Figure 25 - Rolling the Cot

Figure 26 - Rolling the Cot as a Sled

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