Stryker Power-PRO TL Cot, Operation Manual

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• Do not apply a wheel lock when an occupant is on the product or when moving the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Use properly trained helpers to control the cot, when necessary.
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When you lift the product and occupant, follow these proper lifting techniques to avoid the risk of injury:
• Keep your hands close to your body
• Keep your back straight
• Coordinate all movement with your partner
• Lift with your legs
• Avoid twisting
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• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the product. An unrestrained patient may fall from the product and
be injured.
• Do not leave a patient unattended. Hold the product while a patient is on the product.
• Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
To transfer the patient to the product:
1. Roll the product to the patient ( Rolling the cot with a patient (page 18)).
2. Place the product beside the patient and raise or lower the product to the level of the patient.
3. Lower the siderails and open the restraint straps.
4. Transfer the patient to the product. Follow accepted EMS procedures.
5. Secure the patient to the product with all of the restraint straps.
6. Raise the siderails and adjust the backrest and footrest as necessary.
N No otte e -- Use the Transfer Flat (6005-001-001) to transfer larger patients.
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• Always transport the cot at a lower height to reduce the risk of a cot tip. If possible, obtain additional assistance or take
an alternate route.
• Always avoid high obstacles, such as curbing, steps, or rough terrain to avoid the risk of the product tipping over.
To roll the cot with a patient:
1. Position one operator at the foot end and one operator at the head end of the cot.
2. Make sure that the litter is perpendicular when you approach door sills or other low obstacles.
3. Lift each set of wheels over the door sill or obstacle separately.
EN 18 6550-309-005 Rev H.0