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5.4 Transferring the Patient
Note that if the load (patient plus equipment) exceeds the load
capacity, the stretcher legs may not extend when a button is
pressed, and/or the stretcher may move downwards several
centimeters after stopping. See "Providing Lift Assistance" on page
21.
To transfer a patient onto the stretcher:
1.
Place the stretcher beside the patient. Press
adjust the stretcher to the patient's level (Figure 17).
2.
Lock the wheel locks. If needed, lower the SX Surface Xtenders.
3.
Unfasten the patient restraints on the stretcher. Arrange the
straps so they will not interfere with transferring the patient
onto the stretcher.
4.
Transfer the patient onto the stretcher using approved
emergency- medical procedures and following local protocols.
5.
Adjust the backrest, leg positioning platform or SX cotsides as
needed for patient comfort or medical care.
6.
Fasten and adjust the patient restraints.
7.
Before moving the stretcher or changing its position, confirm
that sheets, blankets and other articles will not interfere with
stretcher operation.
8.
Unlock the wheel locks.
9.
Press
or
until the stretcher reaches the desired height
(Figure 17).
To transfer a patient off of the stretcher:
1.
Roll the stretcher near to the destination surface. Press
or
to adjust the patient surface to, or slightly above, the
destination surface.
2.
Lock the wheel locks. If needed, lower the SX.
3.
Unfasten the patient restraints. Arrange the straps so they will
not interfere with transferring the patient off the stretcher.
4.
Transfer the patient onto the destination surface using
approved emergency-medical procedures and following local
protocols.
5.
Fasten and arrange the patient restraints so they will not
interfere with using the stretcher.
6.
Before rolling the stretcher or changing its position, confirm
sheets and other articles will not interfere with stretcher
operation, unlock the wheel locks, and adjust the stretcher
height as needed.
22
VIPER
Sheets or other objects can interfere with or become
entangled in the actuator or legs, which can cause injury
and/or malfunction, including unexpected retracting
of the stretcher legs. Ensure to tuck sheets between the
mattress and the patient surface. Keep other articles
above the mattress.
or
to
Sheets or other articles can become caught in the locking
mechanism. Tuck sheets between the mattress and the
patient surface. Keep other articles above the mattress.
WARNING
NOTICE
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