Stryker Medical RUGGED 6080 MX-PRO, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Cot Operation
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Operating Guidelines
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Use the Cot only as described in this manual.
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Read all labels and instructions on the cot before using the cot.
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Use a minimum of two operators to manipulate the cot.
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Do not adjust, roll or load the cot without advising the patient. Stay with the patient and control the cot
at all times.
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Never apply the optional wheel lock while a patient is on the cot.
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Always use the restraint straps and keep the siderails up when a patient is on the cot.
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Use properly trained helpers when necessary to control the cot and patient.
Transferring the Patient to the Cot
Roll the cot to the patient. Place the cot beside the patient and raise/lower the cot to the patient’s level. Lower
the siderails and open the restraint straps. Transfer the patient to the cot using accepted EMS procedures.
Use all the restraints to secure the patient to the cot (see page 13 for restraint strap usage instructions). Raise
the siderails and adjust the backrest and leg rest as necessary.
WARNING
Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot
and be injured.
Never apply the optional wheel lock while a patient is on the cot. Tipping could occur if the cot is moved while
the wheel lock is applied, resulting in injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
Rolling the Cot
Make sure all the restraint straps are securely buckled around the patient (see page 13 & 14 for restraint strap
usage instructions). Place the cot in positions 2–8 for rolling (see page 12 for cot positions). When rolling
the cot, position an operator at the foot end and one at the head end at all times.