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Amico Beds Corporation
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Use only Amico parts and accessories. Modification of the stretcher shall be at the customer’s risk and liability.
OPERATING STRETCHER/SURFACE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Do not operate the stretcher in the presence of flammable gas or vapors. Doing so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Only use oxygen administering equipment of the nasal, mask, or ventilator type, or oxygen tents
that can be contained within the perimeter of the siderails in the stretcher. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Operate the stretcher within the stated environmental conditions (see “Specifications” on
page 3). Failure to do so could result in patient injury or equipment damage.
TRANSPORT
CAUTION:
Before moving the stretcher, make sure that power cords, hoses, and other equipment are
properly stored. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.
CAUTION:
Do not push or pull the stretcher by IV poles, siderails, or other equipment. Use the push handles
located at the head or foot of the stretcher. Use only the transport handles (if installed) to move the stretcher.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.
Make sure the patient, equipment, and all lines are securely placed within the perimeter of the stretcher for intra-
hospital transport. Patients should only be transported with the foot end of the stretcher facing forward.
Fully extended IV poles could impact doorways or ceiling fixtures. IV poles should be lowered prior to patient
transport.
SLEEP SURFACE/MATTRESS
WARNING:
Sleep surface impermeability could be affected by needle sticks. Caregivers should be instructed
to avoid punctures caused by improper use of X-Ray cassette holders and/or needle sticks. Failure to do so
could result in cross-infection and patient injury.
The sleep surface should be regularly inspected for punctures, rips, tears, or other such damage. Replace the surface as
necessary.
Safety Tips
