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Using the Transporter
5.5 Transferring the Patient
BEFORE TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
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Place the transporter as close as possible to the patient to minimize
lifting and moving. Adjust the transporter to the level of the patient.
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Remove the stretcher from the transporter (See “Attaching and
Removing A Stretcher” on page 16). Place the stretcher next
to the patient. See the stretcher users’ manual for instructions on
using the stretcher.
If you choose to leave the stretcher attached to the transporter for the
transfer:
1. Unfasten the restraints and arrange the straps so they will not
interfere with transferring the patient onto the transporter (Figure
17).
2. Lower the sidearms, retract the side lift handles, and engage the
wheel locks.
3. Transfer the patient onto the transporter using approved
emergency medical procedures and following your local
protocols.
4. Raise the sidearms, adjust the backrest and shock frame as
needed.
5. Fasten and adjust the patient restraints.
6. Disengage the wheel locks.
7. Before moving the transporter or changing its position, verify
that sheets and other articles are positioned where they will not
interfere with transporter operation.
8. Raise the transporter to a rolling position.
Figure 17 - Transferring the Patient
Load Limits
The transporter is designed to hold the weight
of a stretcher and patient. Use the stretcher
load limit to determine the maximum patient
weight permitted. Do not exceed the stretcher
load limit.