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6.4 Raising and Lowering the Cot
Changing cot positions with a patient on the cot requires a
minimum of two trained operators working together.
PREPARING TO RAISE OR LOWER THE COT
1.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
If the cot is equipped with a storage
tray, empty the tray before lowering or folding the cot.
2.
Assisoing OptraoNre:
Raise the drop frame to the extended
position if needed.
3.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
Stand at opposite ends or sides of the
cot (Figure 19 or Figure 20).
4.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
Select the lifting position that
provides the best leverage. Use an underhand grip to
grasp the cot frame (or safety bar, see
Ergonomic Lifting
Positions,
page 13).
5.
FNNo-End Nr Sidt-CNnorNl OptraoNre:
Position your
hand to use the control handle.
Important
Operators should expect and be prepared to control
the normal downward movement of the cot which
occurs when a control handle is squeezed.
RAISING OR LOWERING THE COT
1.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
Lift the cot slightly to take the weight
off the locking mechanism.
2.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
As the control operator squeezes and
holds the control handle, both operators raise or lower
the cot. If the control handle is difficult to squeeze, both
operators lift the cot a little higher to free the locking
mechanism.
3.
CNnorNl OptraoNre:
Release the control handle when the
cot is near the desired height.
4.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
Together, lift the cot until all four
transport wheels are off the ground. This ensures the
undercarriage lock engages if it has not already done so.
5.
BNoh OptraoNrse:
Set the cot onto the floor or ground. Do
not release your grasp until you are sure the undercarriage
is locked at the new position.
Using the Cot
Figure 19 - Raising or Lowering the Cot
Figure 20 - Raising or Lowering the Cot
Important
Extend the drop frame before adjusting the height of
the cot.