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7.3 Loading the Cot
Loading the cot with a patient on it requires a minimum
of two trained operators
working together
.
1. Roll the cot forward until both loading wheels
are on the patient compartment floor and either:
• the safety bail passes the safety hook
(Figure 28) OR
• the head-end loading post passes the safety stop
on the Stat Trac (Figure 29)
2.
Control Operator:
Lift the foot end of the cot until
it is level with the ambulance floor (Figure 30).
3.
Control Operator:
Squeeze and hold the
undercarriage control handle and tell the Assisting
Operator to lift the undercarriage.
4.
Assisting Operator:
Grasp the undercarriage grip
(Figure 30). When the Control Operator
communicates that he/she is ready, lift the
undercarriage all the way up and hold it in the
folded position (Figure 31).
5.
Control Operator:
Let go of the undercarriage
control handle to lock the undercarriage in the
folded position. Push the cot into the ambulance.
6.
Assisting Operator:
Assist the Control Operator
as necessary. Release your grip on the
undercarriage after all of the cot’s wheels are
inside the ambulance.
7. Secure the cot in the cot fastener.
Loading/Unloading the Cot
Figure 30 - Lifting the Cot Level
Figure 31 - Folding the Undercarriage
Figure 28 - Safety Bail Past Safety Hook
Figure 29 - Loading Post Past Safety Stop
