Head end
Foot end
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WARNING
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When operating the transfer
board, prevent the tube (drain)
from getting caught in part
A
in
the figure to the left. If the tube
(drain) gets caught, it may break.
CAUTION
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Do not operate the transfer board
while placing fingers on part
A
in
the figure to the left. Fingers may
get caught, resulting in an injury.
WARNING
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Do not raise the backrest when a
patient is secured on the stretcher.
The patient may get injured.
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Fasten the restraint belts and
make sure there is no slack. If
they are not properly fastened,
the patient may fall off or the
stretcher may tip over, resulting in
an injury.
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After placing a patient on the
base (back section base and leg
section base) of the stretcher, use
the two pairs of restraint belts to
secure the patient to the transfer
mattress and stretcher. Otherwise,
the stretcher may slip and the
patient may fall off and get injured.
6. Restraint belt
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Restraint belts are designed to secure patients in order to prevent them from falling off.
When transporting a patient, be sure to firmly secure the patient with the front and back
belts. Pass the restraint belts through handles (all four) on the transfer mattress.
Hook-and-loop fastener
Restraint belt
Transfer board
Restraint belt
Handle
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Pass the restraint belts through handles
on the transfer mattress.