Ferno Viper Stretcher Instructions For Use Manual page 14

4.2 Patient Surface
The Viper bolster mattress is designed for maximum patient comfort
and safety. It is designed to remain in place during patient transfer on
or off of the stretcher and is easy to remove for cleaning.
The telescopic frame at head-end shortens the stretcher frame when
space is limited.
Adjustable leg positioning platform and ratcheting SX surface
extender sidearms are included as standard.
LEG POSITIONING PLATFORM
The leg positioning platform elevates the patient's feet or knees
for patient comfort or for various medical requirements. Follow
local protocols when deciding which position to use.
A pressurised gas spring aids raising and lowering of the leg
platform. With a heavy patient, support the leg platform while
making any adjustments. With a lighter patient, control the
upward movement of the leg positioning platform so it does not
move too quickly.
Leg positioning platform (F) with Knee-Gatch (Knee contour
bend) (I):
1. Hold the frame with hand. Support the weight of the patient
on the leg positioning platform.
2. Squeeze leg elevation or knee-bend control handle (G, H)
toward the frame to unlock the gas spring, then raise or lower
the leg platform (Figure 5) or knee-bend (Figure 6) accordingly
to the desired position.
3. Release the control handle to lock the gas spring.
Leg positioning platform is designed to carry the weight of
patient's legs. Patient must not sit on this part of the stretcher
(especially when elevated) to avoid damage of gas spring and
subsequent potential injury.
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