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Using the Cot
ROLLING THE COT
1. Securely fasten the restraints around the patient.
2.
Both Operators
: Place the cot at a suitable rolling height and
unlock the wheel locks. See “Cot Positions” on page 10.
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If the swivel function on the loading-end wheels is needed,
place the cot in Bed Position 6. See “Swivel-Lock Release Lever”
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If you are rolling the cot in the control-end direction (feet first),
the loading-end operator should unlock the loading-end caster
wheels.
3.
Control-end Operator
: Position yourself at the side of the cot
near the patient’s feet (Figure 31) or at the control end of the cot.
Grasp the main frame and/or footrest to roll the cot.
4.
Loading-end Operator
: Position yourself at the loading-end
of the cot (Figure 31) or at the side of the cot near the patient’s
torso. Grasp the main frame. Attend the patient and assist in
rolling and steering the cot.
WARNING
Rolling the cot sideways can cause the cot to tip and
injure the patient or operators. Roll the cot only with the
loading-end or control-end first.
Important
Roll the cot downhill control-end first.
If it is not medically appropriate to do this, roll the cot loading-
end first
and
have the Assisting Operator exert upward force
on the main frame to help maintain cot balance.
6.5 Rolling the Cot
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Rolling the cot with a patient on the cot requires a
minimum
of
two trained operators who are communicating, working together,
and maintaining control of the cot at all times.
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Use Bed Position 6 to roll the cot. Note that the cot must be in Bed
Position 6 to unlock the loading-end caster swivel locks.
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Roll the cot on smooth, unobstructed surfaces whenever possible.
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To cross a low obstacle such as a door sill, lift the cot slightly to
take the weight off the wheels so the wheels roll smoothly over
the obstacle.
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Lift and carry the cot over a high obstacle such as a curb.
Do not
apply downward force on one end of the cot in order to raise the
other end of the cot.
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If the cot is equipped with the auxiliary leg lock, the operators may
fold the cot and carry it.
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Do not roll the cot sideways. Rolling a cot sideways can increase the
chance for the cot to tip and injure the patient and/or operators.
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Use additional help as needed to safely control the weight of the
patient and cot. See “Using Additional Help” on page 7.
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When rolling over rough terrain, the operators (and helpers) should
grasp the cot main frame with both hands.
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Control-end Operator
Loading-end Operator