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Using the Cot
6.6 Transferring the Patient
to the Cot
To transfer a patient onto the cot:
1. Unfasten the restraints and arrange the straps so
they will not interfere with transferring the patient
onto the cot.
2. Place the cot beside the patient and adjust it to
the patient’s level (Figure 24).
3. Lower or fold the sidearms and retract the side
lift handles.
4. Transfer the patient onto the cot using approved
EMS procedures and your local protocols.
5. Raise the sidearms. Adjust the backrest and shock
frame as needed.
6. Fasten and adjust the patient restraints (Figure 24).
7. Before moving the cot or changing its position,
make sure sheets and other articles will not
interfere with cot operation.
6.5 Changing Positions:
One Operator (Empty Cot Only)
When the cot is empty (no patient), one operator can
change the cot position.
Tip the empty cot onto its loading wheels (Figure 23),
operate the control handle and raise or lower the cot to
the desired position. Then, let go of the control handle
and return the cot to its transport wheels.
Important
Sheets or other articles that are placed, or find
their way, beneath the metal bed of the cot can
become caught in the ratchet mechanism and
cause it to malfunction. Take care to tuck sheets
between the mattress and the metal bed of the
cot. Keep other articles above the mattress.
Figure 23 - Changing Cot Positions
With One Operator
Figure 24 - Securing the Patient
