Stryker Epic, Operation Manuals

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Operation Guide
CPR EMERGENCY RELEASE USAGE
If the Back and/or Knee is raised and quick access to the patient is needed, squeeze one of the two red emer-
gency release handles, located under the litter top at the head section on either side of the bed, and the Back
and Knee will lower to a flat position. The handle can be released at any time to stop the Back from lowering.
WARNING
Assistance is required to lower the Back if the angle of the Back is greater than 80 when the CPR emergency
release is activated. Attempting to lower the Back in this position without assistance may result in injury to
the operator.
CPR BOARD USAGE
The CPR board is stored on the bed’s head board. To remove it, pull it away from the head board and lift it
out of the storage position. The head board can also be removed and used as an emergency CPR board.
FOLEY BAG HOOKS USAGE
The standard Foley bag hooks are found at two locations on both sides of the bed, under the frame rail below
the seat section and at the extreme foot end of the bed. The patient weight reading on the bed scale system
will not be affected when the Foley bag hooks are used.
FOOT PROP USAGE
To prop the foot end of the Knee up, lift the litter frame at the
end of the Knee, allowing the prop arm (A) to engage at the
desired height. To release the foot prop, lift up on the frame,
swing the prop arm toward the head end of the bed and lower
the foot end.
WARNING
The intent of the foot prop is to elevate a patient’s feet. To
avoid injury while cleaning or servicing under the foot section,
secure the foot section with string or bungee cords or hold it
up out of the way.
CAUTION
Do not raise the Back while the foot prop is being used to ele-
vate the patient’s feet. Damage to the siderails could occur.
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FOOT END