Content General information ........................3 Safety warnings .......................... 4 Assembly / disassembly ........................Using the stretcher ..........................Supporting a lying patient ....................10 Lifting a patient lying on the ground ................13 Transferring the patient ....................16 Technical specification ......................17 Cleaning and disinfection ........................
S19 21 002 The cardboard box contains : - A radio-transparent stretcher divided in two parts reference S19 21 001 or S19 21 002 depending on the model. - A set of four straps loops, ref : S82 99 003...
The stretcher must be maintained only by qualified personnel and maintained only with original spare parts. SCALEO Medical stretchers have been designed to be used with 4 points spreader bars used by SCALEO Medical hoists for patients. If you use the stretcher with hoists of other manufacturers, check before use that the spreader bar is compatible, and demand proofs of compatibility, including the results of tests made under the EN 10535 standard.
If a component is missing or deteriorated, do not assemble and use the device : contact your vendor or SCALEO Medical Using the stretcher requires a good experience of patient transfer, and some trainign for assembly/disassembly operations.
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Slide the loop end in the black loop Pull the end of the loop to insure a good mounting. Repeat the operation with the four loops. Mounting and locking the stretcher halves The locking system allows a secure assembly of the two halves of the stretcher. The locking system cannot be unlocked or disassembled once the stretcher is hanging on the hoist spreader bar.
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Disassembly and storage Disassembly Lay down the stretcher on a flat area in order to facilitate the assembly The two operators position face to face at each end of the stretcher Press the pin through the Unlock the system : slide the male Remove the male part of the locking ring to unlock the part out of the female part.
When the stretcher is used with a hoist from another manufacturer, make sure to it that his lifters are compatible, if necessary require proof of compatibility. SCALEO Medical is not responsible for any incident following the use of an unsuitable combination.
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Radio-transparent stretchers are used mainly to transfer patients whose lying position must be maintained during all the transfer operation: • Transferring a lying patient from a bed to a stretcher • Lifting a patient from the floor to a bed or a stretcher Three maneuvers must be therefore mastered by the nursing staff : •...
Supporting a lying patient The patient lies on a bed, stretcher, shower trolley ... and must be transferred to another medium Depending on the patient's condition and if he/she can be put in lateral recumbency, it is also possible to lateralize with a hospital sheet following good practices of gestures and postures.
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It is mandatory to refer to the user manual of the hoist for precautions of use during transfer operations. 4- Bring the hoist near to the patient, and center the spreader bar above the patient (see above). Move the spreader bar down to a distance sufficient so you can hang the loops. Attach the four loops to the spread bar like shown above.
Lifting a patient lying on the ground The patient has fallen down on the floor, and must be transferred to a bed or stretcher Make sure before the transfer that you have enough space around the patient, to pass half stretchers and maneuver the hoist. Because in this case the patient has fallen , and may have been hurt, and specially if the patient is unconscious, have always the patient examined by a physician or a first aid worker before attempt to move the patient.
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3- Slide the other half of the stretcher under the patient until it reaches the first half. The second caregiver may maintain the patient in a lateral position so the assembly of the stretcher is easier. Lock the stretcher Bring back to patient to a lying position DOMA031EN v1_06-2014–...
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In the case of use of a mobile hoist Always refer to the user manual of the hoist for safety measures to be taken. 1- Move the hoist above the patient : 2- Hang two loops of the stretcher to the spreader bar : 3- Lift the stretcher at the head of the patient so as to pass the leg of the hoist under the stretcher.
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4- Rotate the hoist until the stretcher can be rested on the legs of the hoist. 5- If necessary correct the position of the stretcher on the legs of the hoist, then hang the two remaining loops to the spreader bar. 7- Slowly lift the patient a few inches making sure that the patient is properly installed in the stretcher and that the straps are properly taken into the hooks of the spreader bar, and tense.
Transferring the patient from the radio-transparent stretcher Once the patient has been transferred, it is necessary to lay it down to the support: bed, shower trolley, examination table …. Prior to the transfer, make sure: - That the bed, the shower trolley ... has enough space under its base to allow manipulation of the hoist without any risk.
Technical specification All our devices are designed and manufactured in France. SCALEO Medical is ISO9001 and ISO 13485 certified by Bureau Veritas certification S1921001 (maximum safety load 300kg) all dimensions in mm. S1921002 (maximum safety load 240kg) all dimensions in mm.
Cleaning and disinfection HE FOLLOWING PROGRAM FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE “G ” UIDE TO GOOD PRACTICES FOR DISINFECTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES EDITED BY THE FRENCH COUNCIL OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEVICE CLASSIFICATION : N OT CRITICAL INFECTUOUS HAZARD: LOW RISK...
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Disinfection: Purpose: To destroy or inactivate micro-organisms Use gloves for this operation Apply a disinfectant with a carrier moistened with a disinfectant solution Rinse thoroughly with water and a sponge Drying: Purpose: Protect equipment from contamination once disinfected Wipe the equipment with a dry, lint-free clean Storage: Objective: To maintain the cleanliness of the clean and disinfected devices Store equipment and medical devices, once retired, in clean places, raised above...
Periodical Inspection The aim of the periodic inspection is to control safety and maintenance issues on equipment that is being used. This inspection, must be done regularly every year so as to prevent malfunctions that could harm the patients or users – according to annexe B of the EN ISO 10535 standard and recommendations from Health authorities..The periodical inspection must be performed by a trained technician knowing the model.
Liability SCALEO Medical assumes no liability for any injury or harm and consequences thereof directly or indirectly caused to operators, patients, or any third party in the following cases: Non compliance of the instructions and recommendations supplied within the present User’s Manual.
Pictograms used on the label The labels on the stretcher use standardized pictograms. Some are informative, but others are intended to warn you of dangers. You will find below what they mean. NB : the stretcher may be separated in two parts, therefore each half wears the same label including the serial number.
34080 Montpellier France Tél : +33(0)4 67 72 94 86 Fax : +33(0)4 99 74 01 79 We hereby declare that the following product, used only in combination with SCALEO Medical hoists for disabled persons Déclarons sous notre entière responsabilité que le produit suivant, uniquement lorsqu’il est utilisé...
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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require electrical diagrams, lists of components, descriptions and/or any information that could be useful for your qualified technicians. SCALEO Medical Parc 2000, 107 rue Dassin, 34080 Montpellier - France Tel : +33 (0)467 72 94 86 Fax : +33 (0)499 74 01 79 email : info@scaleomedical.com...
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