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7.4 Unloading the Cot
Unloading the cot with a patient on it requires a
minimum of two trained operators
working together
.
1. Raise the folding bumper, if present.
2. Release the cot from the cot fastener.
3.
Control Operator:
Grasp the main frame or lift
frame at the foot end of the cot and squeeze the
undercarriage control handle.
4.
Control Operator:
Keeping the foot end raised
and level with the ambulance floor, pull the cot
slowly from the ambulance (Figure 32) until the
cot is stopped by either the safety hook or the
safety stop.
Assisting Operator:
As the cot is pulled from
the ambulance, grasp the undercarriage hand
grip (Figure 32) and lower the undercarriage
to the ground.
5.
Control Operator:
Let go of the control handle.
Important
Verify that the undercarriage is locked before
operating the fastener release lever or release
handle. An unlocked undercarriage will allow
the cot to fold.
6.
Control Operator:
Lift the cot until all four
transport wheels are off the ground to make sure
the undercarriage has unfolded completely and
is locked. Set the cot on the ground.
7.
Assisting Operator:
Use the fastener release lever
or handle to disengage the cot from the fastener
(Figure 33 or Figure 34).
8.
Both Operators:
Roll the cot completely out of
the ambulance. As the cot is rolled away from the
safety hook or safety stop, the Assisting Operator
lets go of the release lever or handle.
9.
Both Operators:
Place the cot in a rolling position
(See
Cot Positions,
page 10).
Loading/Unloading the Cot
Figure 32 - Unloading the Cot
Figure 33 - Disengaging the Release Lever
Figure 34 - Disengaging the Release Handle
