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6.8 Carrying the Cot
The legs may be locked in Bed Position 1 or Bed Position 3 to allow the
operators to lift and carry the cot over rough terrain or obstacles. To
engage the leg lock:
1.
Both Operatorse:
Raise or lower the cot to Bed Position 1 or Bed
Position 3. See “Changing Cot Positions” on page 24.
2.
Control-end Operatore:
Engage the leg lock by pulling the blue
leg lock lever toward the control end of the cot (Figure 36).
3.
Both Operators (and any helpers)e:
Grasp the cot main frame
and lift and carry the cot
.
To disengage the leg lock:
1.
Both Operatorse:
Set the cot on the ground or flat surface.
2.
Control-end Operatore:
Disengage the leg lock by pushing the
blue lever toward the loading end of the cot (Figure 36).
6.9 One Operator, Empty Cot
LOADING AND UNLOADING
When the cot is empty (no patient), and if local protocols permit, an
empty cot may be loaded into and unloaded from the ambulance by
one trained operator (Figure 37). Follow the procedures in “Loading the
Cot” on page 27 and “Unloading the Cot” on page 28.
CHANGING POSITIONS
When the cot is empty (no patient), and if local protocols permit, one
operator can change the cot height. To raise the cot, raise one end of
the cot, then the other.
To lower the cot, squeeze the leg-control handle at one end of the cot
and lower the cot to the desired position (Figure 38), then move to the
opposite end and repeat the process.
If equipment is on the cot, raise or lower the cot in stages by adjusting
the height only one or two positions at time. Prevent loose items from
sliding off the cot.
Using the Cot
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Check the Leg Lock
Do not engage the leg lock while the cot is
inside an ambulance.
Do Not Load a Folded Cot
The cot cannot be loaded into an ambulance
while in the folded position. Set the cot down,
disengage the leg lock, and raise the cot fully.
Then follow the standard loading process. See