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5.5 Transferring the Patient
If the load (patient plus equipment) exceeds the load capacity, the cot
legs may not extend when a button is pressed, and/or one or both
ends of the cot may settle downward several inches. See "Providing Lift
Assistance" on page 25.
To transfer the patient onto the cot:
1.
Place the cot beside the patient. Press
the patient's level.
2.
Lock the wheel locks. If needed, lower the sidearms or SX Surface
Xtenders.
3.
Unfasten the patient restraints. Arrange the straps so they will not
interfere with transferring the patient onto the cot.
4.
Transfer the patient onto the cot using approved emergency-
medical procedures and following local protocols.
5.
Adjust the backrest, shock frame, and sidearms or SX as needed
for patient comfort or medical care.
6.
Fasten and adjust the patient restraints (Figure 29). Refer to the
restraint users' manual for application of restraints.
7.
Before moving the cot or changing its position, confirm sheets
and other articles will not interfere with cot operation.
8.
Unlock the wheel locks.
9.
Press
or
until the cot reaches the desired height.
To transfer the patient off the cot:
1.
Roll the cot near the destination surface. Press or to adjust the
cot to, or slightly above, the destination surface.
2.
Lock the wheel locks. If needed, lower the sidearms or SX.
3.
Unfasten the patient restraints. Arrange the straps so they will not
interfere with transferring the patient off the cot.
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 cot.
6.
Before rolling the cot or changing its position, confirm sheets
and other articles will not interfere with cot operation, unlock the
wheel locks, and adjust the cot height as needed.
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iN∫X®
or
to adjust the cot to
WARNING
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 cot legs. Tuck sheets between the mattress and
patient surface. Keep other articles above the mattress.
NOTICE
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.
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