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Important
Trained operators position themselves at the
head and foot ends of the cot and operate the
controls. Show helpers where to stand and how
to grasp the cot.
6.7 Rolling the Cot
GENERAL GUIDELINES
•
Rolling the cot requires a minimum of two trained
operators
working together
.
•
Rolling the cot in the loading position can cause
the cot to tip. Always use a rolling position to roll
the cot. See
Cot Positions
, page 10.
•
Roll the cot on smooth, unobstructed surfaces
whenever possible.
•
To cross a low obstacle, lift the cot slightly to
take the weight off the wheels so the wheels roll
smoothly over the obstacle.
•
Avoid high obstacles whenever possible. Lift and
carry the cot over a high obstacle when the
obstacle cannot be avoided.
•
When rolling over rough terrain, the operators
(and helpers) should grasp the cot with both
hands. Side helpers can place both hands on the
main frame or lifting handles, or place one hand
on each.
•
Use additional help as needed to safely control
the load (see
Using Additional Help,
page 24).
•
When using additional help, trained operators
stand at the head and foot ends of the cot and
work the controls. Helpers can extend the side
lifting handles or grasp the main frame, and assist
the trained operators.
•
Side helpers may need to walk sideways under
some circumstances. Follow local protocols.
•
If the load exceeds the cot’s standard load limit,
see
Bariatric Transport,
pages 29-31.
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 it downhill
head-end first, the assisting operator must exert
upward force on the main frame.
Rolling the cot in a loading position can
cause it to tip. Use a rolling position when
rolling the cot.
WARNING
!
Using the Cot
