Introduction
Document No. 992012. Issue 19 – 24.10.22 Page 1
1.
Introduction
These instructions are intended to assist you with the operation of the QA3 Patient
Stretcher series; it is important that they are read thoroughly before using the
equipment. The device will be adversely affected and its life expectancy reduced if the
following instructions are not observed. The QA3 Patient Stretcher series and product
variants are;
Code 21110 – QA3 Patient Stretcher
Code 21112 – QA3
DRIVE
Patient Stretcher
Code 21114 – QA3
DRIVE
Powered Patient Stretcher
Code 21116 – QA3 Powered Patient Stretcher
Code 21120 – QA3 Emergency Stretcher
Code 21122 – QA3
DRIVE
Emergency Stretcher
Code 21124 – QA3
DRIVE
Powered Emergency Stretcher
Code 21126 – QA3 Powered Emergency Stretcher
Code 21118 – QA3 Ophthalmic Stretcher
It is also important to check the stretcher before use to ensure there is no loss or change
in performance; ensure that all stretcher functions operate to their full range of
movement and that all components disengage, re-engage and lock correctly. We
recommend that the stretcher is visually inspected for any loose or damaged parts,
foreign bodies caught in the castors, and hydraulic fluid leakage.
NOTE:
If the stretcher is damaged or faulty it must be taken out of use with
immediate effect and the fault reported to Anetic Aid, your authorised dealer
or maintenance department. The stretcher must not be used until the damage
or fault has been repaired.
1.1.
Warnings & Cautions
Various warnings and cautions are made throughout these operating instructions.
A WARNING is given when the personal safety of the patient or user may be
affected and when disregarding this information could result in injury.
A CAUTION is given when special instructions must be followed. Disregarding
this information could result in permanent damage being caused to the
stretcher.
1.2.
Intended Use & Contraindications
The device’s intended use is as a method of transporting a patient to and from and in a
theatre, clinical or emergency medical department environment, being used for
examination, intubation, radiography and recovery of a patient following anaesthesia.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
The stretcher is not compatible with hospital bed/stretcher washers.
The stretcher must not be used near magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, or
any machines generating a large magnetic field.
Do not use the stretcher for transporting patients in a moving vehicle.
The stretcher should not be used outside; it may be damaged by pushing it across
rough or uneven ground.
