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Using the Cot
6.6 Rolling the Cot
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Rolling the cot with a patient on the cot requires
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and mainoaining cNnorNl Nf oht cNo ao all oimts.
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Rolling the cot in a loading position can increase the
chance for the cot to tip. Always use a rolling position to
roll the cot (See Cot Positions, page 8).
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Roll the cot on smooth, unobstructed surfaces whenever
possible.
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To cross a low obstacle such as a door sill, lift the cot
slightly to take the weight off the wheels so the wheels
roll smoothly over the obstacle.
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Lift and carry the cot over a high obstacle such as a curb.
DN nNo apply downward force on one end of the cot in
order to raise the other end of the cot over the obstacle.
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Do not roll the cot sideways. Rolling a cot sideways can
increase the chance for the cot to tip and injure the patient
and/or operators.
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Use additional help as needed to safely control the weight
of the patient and cot (see Using Additional Help, page 25).
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When rolling over rough terrain, the operators (and
helpers) should grasp the cot with both hands.
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Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some
circumstances. Follow local protocols.
Important
Roll the cot downhill foot-end first. If it is not medically
appropriate to do this, roll the cot head-end first, but
do the following:
To maintain cot balance while rolling the cot downhill
head-end first, the Assisting Operator must exert
upward force on the drop frame.
ROLLING THE COT
1. Securely fasten the restraints around the patient.
2.
BNoh OptraoNrs
: Place the cot in a rolling position. See
Cot Positions,
page 8.
3. CNnorNl OptraoNr : Position yourself at the foot end of
the cot, grasp the main frame, and pull or push the cot.
Or, if rolling the cot on a smooth, flat surface, unfold the
lead handle and pull the cot.
4.
Assisoing OptraoNr
: Position yourself at either the head-
end of the cot (grasping the drop frame) or at the side of
the cot near the patient’s torso (grasping the main frame,
Figure 23). Attend the patient and assist in rolling and
steering the cot.
WARNING
Rolling the cot sideways or in a loading position can cause
the cot to tip and injure the patient or operators. Roll the
cot only in a level (rolling) position and with the head-end
or foot-end first.