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4.
Operating Procedure
Using the Restraints
1. The patient should be secured using the harness and both single strap restraints.
2. Dispose of and replace any restraints that are worn, damaged or have been
involved in any accident – they may have hidden damage.
3. Unbuckle all restraints and lay the straps out of the way before transferring the
patient.
4. Transfer the patient onto the trolley using recognised techniques.
5. Buckle the harness by inserting all three tangs into the buckle until they lock in
place or pass the tang through the shoulder straps and secure in the buckle.
Adjust the straps to ensure patient comfort.
6. Fasten the one-piece restraint across the patient's chest and under the arms (if
fitted).
7. Fasten the two leg restraints and adjust to ensure patient comfort.
8. To release the harness, twist the buckle lever or depress the buckle release.
To remove the four-point harness, unclip all four brackets from mounting pegs.
FERNO/MAN/1121/162-R10/UK
Illustration purposes only.
NOTE
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