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Using the Transporter
5.6 Rolling the Transporter
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Rolling the transporter with a patient on it requires a minimum of
two trained operators who are communicating, working together,
and maintaining control of the transporter at all times.
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Use Position 5 or Position 6 to roll the transporter. Note that the
transporter must be in Position 6 to unlock the loading-end caster
swivel locks.
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Roll the transporter on smooth, unobstructed surfaces whenever
possible.
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To cross a low obstacle such as a door sill, lift the transporter slightly
to take the weight off the wheels so the wheels roll smoothly over
the obstacle.
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Lift and carry the transporter over a high obstacle such as a curb.
Do not apply downward force on one end of the transporter in
order to raise the other end of the transporter.
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If the transporter is equipped with the auxiliary leg lock, the
operators may fold the transporter and carry it. See “Carrying the
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Do not roll the transporter sideways. Rolling a transporter sideways
can increase the chance for the transporter 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 transporter. See “Using Additional Help” on page 23.
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When rolling over rough terrain, the operators (and helpers) should
grasp the main frame with both hands.
ROLLING THE TRANSPORTER
1. Securely fasten the restraints around the patient.
2.
Both Operatorse:
Place the transporter at Bed Position 6 and
unlock the control-end wheel locks. Use the swivel function on the
loading-end wheels, if appropriate. Follow your local protocols.
Notee:
If you are rolling the transporter in the control-end direction, the
loading-end operator should unlock the loading-end caster wheels for
swiveling.
3.
Both Operatorse:
Position yourselves at the sides of the transporter
near the patient’s torso, or at the loading and control ends of the
transporter (Figure 18).
Grasp the main frame with both hands, communicate with
one another, and attend the patient as you roll and steer the
transporter.
Figure 18 - Rolling the Transporter
Control
Operator
Assisting
Operator
Rolling Downhill
Roll the transporter downhill operator-end first.
If it is not medically appropriate to do this, roll
the transporter with the loading end first
and
have the Loading-end Operator exert upward
force on the main frame to help maintain
transporter balance.
WARNING
Rolling the transporter sideways can cause the
transporter to tip and injure the patient or operators. Roll
the transporter only with the head-end or foot-end first.