Section 4
Using the Chair
N.B. Read Section 3 - Features and Functions before using this section.
4.1 Placing the Patient
Use a recognised patient handling technique
to place the patient on the chair.
In cases of cervical, spinal or some
fracture injuries, use of the chair for patient
transfer is not recommended
WARNING
4.2 Securing the Patient
After placement on the chair, the patient
should be secured to the chair with the leg
and chest restraints. (See Fig 7)
Never leave the chair unsupported with a
patient on-board as the chair is designed to
tilt back easily.
WARNING
4.3 Rolling the Patient and Chair
The Model 2040, 2041 & 2042 folding carry
chairs are designed to aid the movement of a
patient in a seated position by carrying or
alternatively rolling the chair at the point of
balance on the large rear wheels.
After placing the patient on the chair and
fastening the restraints, the attendants move
to positions at the front and rear of the chair.
The rear attendant grasps the chair frame,
then tilts the patient/chair back until the weight
is balanced on the chair wheels. The chair
can then be rolled without lifting. (See Fig 8)
Note: The small front castor wheels on the
Model 2041 & 2042 folding carry chairs are
solely for the purpose of manoeuvering the
chair in close, tight situations. Once the chair
is in a position where it can be tilted back or
lifted, it should be wheeled or carried in the
manner described above.
4.4 Carrying the Patient and
Chair
Where it is necessary due to difficult terrain or
access to carry the patient, the same “tilt/back
and balance’ procedure is used. The
attendants grasp the front and rear carrying
handles and using approved lifting techniques
lift simultaneously. (See Fig 9 & 10).
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
