© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3451-03 / September 2016
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Using the Cot
Two-Stage Raising or Lowering
To maintain proper lifting techniques, the operators may choose
to adjust the cot height in two stages (Figure 21). To do this:
1. Use one set of lifting positions to raise or lower the cot
partway.
2. Stop at a comfortable position and verify that the
undercarriage is locked.
3. Adjust your hands to new lifting positions:
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Assisoing OptraoNre:
Move your hands from the drop
frame to the safety bar (if equipped) or vice-versa.
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CNnorNl OptraoNre:
Move your hands from the main
frame to the lower lift frame or vice-versa.
4. Raise or lower the cot to the desired final position.
Figure 21 - Raise or Lower the Cot Partway,
Then Adjust Your Grasp and Continue
6.5 Transferring the Patient to the Cot
To transfer a patient onto the cot:
1. Unfasten the restraints and arrange the straps so they will
not interfere with transferring the patient onto the cot.
2. Place the cot beside the patient and adjust it to the
patient’s level.
3. Engage the wheel locks (if equipped) and lower the
sidearms.
4. Transfer the patient onto the cot using approved EMS
procedures and following your local protocols.
5. Raise the sidearms. Adjust the backrest and shock frame
as needed.
6. Fasten and adjust the patient restraints (Figure 22).
7. Disengage the wheel locks if needed.
8. Before moving the cot or changing its position, make
sure sheets and other articles will not interfere with cot
operation.
Figure 22 - Securing the Patient
WARNING
Sheets or other objects can interfere with, or become
entangled in, the height-adjustment locking mechanism.
This can cause injury and/or malfunction, including
unexpected cot lowering. Do not tuck sheets or place
other objects where they can interfere with, or become
entangled in, the locking mechanism.