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5.8 Lifting and transport
Before any transport operation with the stretcher, ensure
that:
1. The TSL systems are correctly engaged and locked (to
correctly lock the stretcher, please refer to the section Twin
Safety Lock (TSL) System).
2. The side locking levers are in the locked position, facing
downwards (to lock the stretcher correctly, please refer to
the section Length adjustment).
3.The cervical collar, head immobiliser and safety restraints
have been applied to the patient and the patient is properly
secured on the stretcher.
To immobilise the patient correctly on the stretcher, please
refer to the section Use of the stretcher.
Move the stretcher carefully, if possible on smooth surfaces.
Stretcher lifting and transport operations must be carried out
by at least two trained and qualified operators.
For the transport of adult heavy patients, ask for additional
help to lift and carry the stretcher (section Additional help).
In order to transport the stretcher, proceed as follows:
1. Stand at both ends (head end and foot end) of the
stretcher. In the case of assistants, depending on their
number, position yourself as indicated in the section
Additional help.
2. Hold the lifting handles with the palms facing upwards.
3. Both operators coordinate and proceed with the lifting
and transport of the stretcher and the patient. Use the
appropriate techniques for lifting and carrying the
stretcher.
Lift only the weight that a person can safely support. If
necessary, use other trained personnel when lifting and
carrying the stretcher. See section Additional help.
WARNING
Never connect lifting devices to the stretcher pins.
The pins are only intended for connecting snap-
hook restraints.
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TRANSPORT ON A SELF-LOADING STRETCHER
When transporting the ScoopEXL on a self-loading stretcher,
it must be securely fastened to avoid damage or injury to the
patient or staff on board the vehicle.
WARNING
If you want to transport the trauma patient on
the self-loading stretcher without removing the
ScoopEXL, you must ensure that you have properly
secured the patient to the ScoopEXL before placing
the device on the self-loading stretcher.
Once the ScoopEXL has been positioned on the self-loading
stretcher, proceed with fixing as follows:
1. Apply the four-point restraint as if the patient were not
already restrained on the ScoopEXL, thus passing it over
both the atraumatic stretcher and the patient's shoulders.
2. Apply the femoral restraint of the self-loading stretcher as
if the patient were not already strapped onto the ScoopEXL,
thus passing it over both the atraumatic stretcher and the
patient.
3. Attach the two-piece foot restraint of the self-loading
stretcher inside the foot end handles of the ScoopEXL, as
shown in the figure. (Figure 38)
Figure 38 - Correct ScoopEXL immobilisation to
the self-loading stretcher.
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ScoopEXL stretcher
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