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BACKREST (J)
The backrest (J) adjusts between 0°-90° to elevate the patient's
torso for comfort or for medical requirements. Follow local
protocols when deciding to change positions, and always operate
the backrest from behind the backrest at the loading end of the
stretcher, ensuring to hold the backrest at all times.
The backrest incorporates a gas spring to aid raising and lowering.
With a heavy patient, always support the backrest whilst making
any adjustments. With a lighter patient, ensure to control the
upward movement of the backrest to avoid it moving too quickly.
1.
Unfasten or loosen the restraints before changing positions.
2.
Working from the loading end of the stretcher positioned
behind the backrest, hold the backrest frame (J) with both
hands. Support the weight of the patient and any equipment
on the backrest.
3.
Squeeze the control handle toward the backrest frame to
unlock the backrest (Figure 7), then raise or lower the backrest
to the desired position.
4.
Release the control handle to lock the backrest.
5.
Fasten and adjust the restraints after changing positions.
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VIPER
Pushing the stretcher by the backrest may cause it to tip
and injure the patient and/or operators. Roll the stretcher
only by holding the main frame or telescopic frame.
Backrest is designed to carry the weight of patient's torso.
Patient must not sit on this part (especially when elevated) to
avoid damage of gas spring.
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