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5.8 Backrest
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Purposee:
The backrest allows the operator to elevate the patient’s
torso for patient comfort or medical necessity.
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Before Usee:
Loosen or unbuckle the torso restraint. Support the
weight of the backrest and patient.
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Usee:
A red, backrest control handle is located on either side of the
backrest frame (Figure 18). Press the control handle
down, toward
the main frame
to unlock the backrest, then raise or lower the
backrest to the desired position. Release the control handle to lock
the backrest at the new position.
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The gas spring is under pressure to ease raising and lowering.
When a heavy patient is on the cot, support the patient’s weight
before adjusting the backrest. When a light patient is on the cot,
control the upward movement of the backrest so it does not move
too quickly.
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After Usee:
Buckle and adjust the torso restraint.
Using the Features
5.10 Backrest with Airway
Management Frame (Optional)
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Purposee:
The airway management frame allows the head section
of the backrest to be adjusted between three locking positions
to allow trained medical personnel to access and work with the
patient’s airway.
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Usee:
To adjust the frame, pull the release bar (Figure 20), and rotate
the frame to the new position. Let go of the bar to allow the frame
to lock.
5.9 Backrest with
Extending Headrest (Optional)
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Purposee:
Extend the headrest to make the patient surface longer for
a tall patient. This feature extends the patient surface approximately
7 in. (180 mm).
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Usee:
To extend the headrest, pull the frame until it stops at the
extended position (Figure 19). To retract, push the frame in until
it stops.
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Release Bar
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