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Do not perform any angle adjustment when the patient is lying face down
or on their side (in any posture other than lying face up).
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There is a risk of injury caused by extending the joints backward.
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Lock the casters at all times except when moving the stretcher.
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The stretcher may move when a patient gets into or out of the stretcher, resulting in an
unexpected injury.
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When moving the stretcher, operate the caster operation pedal and unlock the casters.
(See p.25)
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Pay attention to the casters which face outward .
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If the casters face outward, the patient may fall over the casters, resulting in injury.
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As necessary, force the casters face inward when locking the casters.
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When moving the stretcher, watch your step.
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Your leg may bump into the caster operation pedal or your foot may get caught by a
caster, resulting in injury.
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When transporting a patient, fasten the two pairs of restraint belts, raise
the transfer boards, and continuously monitor the patient.
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The patient may fall off the stretcher,
resulting in injury.
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Be careful moving the stretcher on a steep slope.
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The stretcher may tip over, causing an injury. Prevent it by moving the stretcher with
two people or taking other measures according to the situation.
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Pay attention to prevent the patient from being compressed by the back
section base and the knee section base.
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If the angle between the back section base and the knee section base may be low by
operating the mattress base, the patient might be compressed, resulting in injury.
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Do not sit down on the end of the stretcher.
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The stretcher may incline, and there is a
risk of injury caused by the patient falling
off the stretcher.
