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5.7 Rolling the Cot
Rolling the cot with a patient on it requires a minimum of two trained
operators who are communicating, working together, and maintaining
control of the cot at all times. Use additional help as needed (page 10).
Roll the cot on smooth, unobstructed surfaces whenever possible. Do
not roll the cot sideways or push the cot using the backrest. Roll the cot
only with both hands grasping the cot main frame.
Roll the cot only at or below the recommended transport height. Rolling
above this height can increase the chance for the cot to tip. An audible
alarm sounds when the cot is above the maximum transport height.
Note: The cot allows full 360° maneuverability at any height, even when
fully folded.
1.
Fasten and adjust the patient restraints.
2.
Control-end Operator: Press
below, the factory-set maximum transport height.
3.
Both Operators/Trained Helpers: Operators position themselves
at the ends of the cot, grasp the main frame with both hands and
maintain control of the cot. Direct trained helpers where to stand
and how to grasp the cot.
CROSSING OBSTACLES
Use the cot auto-equalize feature to cross curbs, steps, porch decks, or
similar high obstacles.
1.
Both Operators: Roll the cot to the obstacle, with one set of
transport wheels at the edge of the obstacle.
2.
Operator Nearest the Obstacle: Position yourself on firm ground
on the destination side of the obstacle. Support the load of your
end of the cot (use additional help as needed). Do not lift.
3.
Control Operator: Press
obstacle. Stop when the transport wheels are at the appropriate
height to cross or roll onto or over the obstacle.
4.
Both Operators: Together, roll the cot partway onto the new
surface (Figure 31). The operator nearest the obstacle can relax
his/her grasp when the cot is fully supported on the new surface.
Continue rolling the cot to position the second operator near the
obstacle.
5.
Both Operators: Repeat Steps 2-4 with the control-end operator
supporting the load, adjusting the cot legs, and with both
operators maneuvering the cot over the obstacle and/or onto the
new surface.
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or
to adjust the cot height to, or
or
twice to adjust the legs to cross the
iN∫X®
Rolling the cot above the factory-set maximum
transport height can cause it to tip. Only roll the cot at
or below the factory-set maximum transport height.
Rolling the cot sideways can cause it to tip and injure
the patient and/or operators. Roll the cot only toward
the control end or loading end.
Pushing the cot by the backrest can cause it to tip and
injure the patient and/or operators. Roll the cot only
by grasping the main frame.
Trained operators must consider the environment
and terrain before rolling. Rolling the cot in a lowered
position will minimize the potential of a cot tip.
WARNING
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