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5.6 Transferring the Patient:
Chair Position
The chair position allows a patient to be transferred to a seated position
onto the cot. Follow local protocols to determine the best situations to
use chair position.
1.
Roll the cot toward the control-end to position all four swivel
wheels in the same orientation.
2.
Raise the shock frame.
3.
Press the chair-position button (E, Figure 30). When the button
is pressed, a 15-second timer begins. To cancel, press the chair-
position button again or allow the timer to expire.
4.
Before the timer expires, press . Maintain control of the cot as
the legs adjust to place the cot in the chair position (Figure 30).
5.
Lock the wheel locks.
6.
Unbuckle the restraints and lower the sidearms or SX.
7.
Adjust the backrest to suit the patient.
8.
If needed, have one operator or assistant steady the cot so it will
not move as the patient is seated.
9.
Assist the patient onto the cot following approved emergency-
medical procedures and local protocols.
10. Fasten and adjust the patient restraints.
11. Before moving the cot or changing its position, confirm sheets
and other articles will not interfere with cot operation.
12. Inform the patient before adjusting the cot height.
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13. Verify the display is not showing the chair position screen: the
regular operating screen should appear after the timer expires.
14. Press
or
15. Adjust the backrest, shock frame, sidearms or SX as needed for
patient comfort or medical care.
16. Unlock the wheel locks.
until the cot reaches the desired height.
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