35X-NM Non-Magnetic Cot
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3494-01 / July 2018
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Patient Restraints
SAFETY INFORMATION
The cam buckles on the three restraints provided with the cot are made
from plastic and are suitable for use in an MR environment but are not
intended to be placed inside the bore of the MR scanner.
NEVER
use
metal-buckle restraints in an MR environment.
Primary restraints (rated for use in motor vehicles; not provided) must
be used when the cot is in an ambulance.
NEVER
use the cam-buckle
restraints to secure a patient for transport in an ambulance. To order
restraints, contact Ferno. See “Ferno Customer Relations” on page 8.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USE
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Always use a complete set of three patient restraints to secure the
patient on the cot. Adjust restraints to safely secure the patient
without causing discomfort or impairing circulation.
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Keep restraints fastened when not in use to prevent them from
interfering with cot operation.
ATTACHING CAM-BUCKLE (PLASTIC) RESTRAINTS
1. Select attachment points for the cam-buckle restraints, ensuring
solid anchorage for the straps and proper restraint of the patient
(Figure 1). Verify that restraints will not interfere with use of the
cot or accessories.
2. Unbuckle a restraint.
3. Slide the looped end of a strap around the selected attachment
point and thread the buckle or loose end of the strap through the
loop (Figure 2). Pull the loop tight around the attachment point.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 with the remaining five straps.
5. Fasten the restraints.
USING CAM-BUCKLE (PLASTIC) RESTRAINTS
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To fasten a cam-buckle restraint:
Open the cam lock and thread
the strap through the opening (Figure 3), then close the cam lock
to hold the restraint in place (Figure 4).
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To unfasten a cam-buckle restraint:
Open the cam lock and
pull the restraint backward through the open lock.
USING METAL-BUCKLE RESTRAINTS
Refer to the users’ manual for the restraints and/or the Model 35X cot for
proper attachment points, use and care.
Figure 1 - Example of Restraint Placement
Figure 2 - Attaching a Cam-Buckle Restraint
NOTICE
Different styles of patient restraints are required in different
situations.
When the cot will be used in an MR environment, use only
the plastic, cam-buckle restraints provided. Metal-buckle or
other styles of restraint may not be suitable for use in the MR
environment.
When the cot will be used in an ambulance, use only primary
restraints rated for use in a vehicle. Cam-buckle restraints are not
suitable for restraining a patient in a vehicle.
WARNING
An unrestrained patient can fall off the cot and be injured.
Use restraints to secure the patient on the cot.
Figures 3 and 4 - Fastening a Cam-Buckle Restraint
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