Ferno 50-E, Руководство пользователя

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004
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Ferno Model 50-E
2 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
2.1 Skills
Operators using the stretcher need:
a working knowledge of emergency patient-
handling procedures.
the ability to assist the patient.
a complete understanding of the procedures
described in this manual.
2.3 Clearance, Height, and Strength Considerations
The Model 50-E is designed so that under normal
conditions, the operator lifts only until the rear set of
legs unfolds and locks.
However, if the ambulance is parked in a low area or on
an incline, the operator (and any helpers) may need to
lift the stretcher foot end off the ground to provide
clearance for the foot-end legs to unfold completely and
lock (see illustration above). When the legs have locked,
set the stretcher on the ground.
After the head-end legs have unfolded, test that they have
locked by pushing them gently against the ambulance
2.2 Training
Trainees need to:
follow a training program designed by their
training officer.
read this manual. For additional free users’
manuals, contact your Ferno distributor (page 39).
Operator Skills and Training
bumper. The legs should not fold. If they do, again lift
the stretcher off the ground to allow clearance for the
head-end legs to unfold completely and lock.
Be aware that supporting the weight of the stretcher,
patient and equipment requires greater strength from a
short operator than from a tall operator because a short
operator must raise his or her arms higher in relation to
the shoulders.
Note: Use additional help as needed when lifting the
weight of the stretcher, patient, and equipment (see
Using
Additional Help,
page 33).
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the stretcher.
WARNING
!
practice with the stretcher before using it in
regular service.
be tested on their understanding of the stretcher.
record their training information. A form is
provided on page 40.
Clearance