PATIENT SEATED POSITION
Patient Placement:
: SEATED/RECLINE POSITION
1.
PATIENT PLACEMENT is in a standard seated/recline position
2.
Patient’s head will be placed on Head Rest facing upwards towards the top of the stairs and Lead Responder
The Lead Responder: (Figure 18a)
1.
Positioned at the FOOT/ PULL HANDLE of the RexONE DCS unit
and manages the Descent Control System
2.
Controls the speed and descent of the transport and reassures
patient throughout the process
3.
Functions as the safety lead and provides verbal direction
throughout descent
4.
Communicates any potential hazards within the transport
process and provides verbal direction throughout descent
The Support Responder(s):
1.
Positioned at the Head of the RexONE DCS unit
(Figure
18b)
or when using Support Strap system will position to
the side of the Rex unit
2.
Communicates any potential hazards above Lead
Responder
3.
Helps maneuver the RexONE DCS around the stairwell
bend and stairwell descent
4.
Continues to check on safety of patient
Figure 18a
Figure 18b
Position without patient
Figure 18c
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Lead Responder
Support Responder
