Operating The Siderails - Stryker 1079 Eye Surgery Stretcher Manuel D'utilisation

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OPERATING THE SIDERAILS

Note: Raising and lowering the siderails safely is a two-handed operation. Use one hand to hold and position the
siderail and the other hand to operate the siderail latch.
To raise the siderails, pull up on the siderail (A) and raise it to the full up position until the latch (B) engages as shown
in Figure 4.
WARNING
After raising the siderails, pull firmly on the siderail to ensure it is securely locked into the up position. Siderails are not
intended to serve as a patient restraint device to keep patients from exiting the unit. Siderails are designed to keep a
patient from inadvertently rolling off the unit. It is the responsibility of the attending medical personnel to determine the
degree of restraint necessary to ensure a patient will remain in place. Failure to utilize the siderails properly could result
in patient injury.
To lower the siderails, pull up on the latch (B) and guide the siderail to the full down position as shown in Figure 4.
The latches (B) are colored yellow for easy identification.
WARNING
When lowering the siderail to the collapsed position, keep extremities of patients and staff away from the siderail spindles
or injury could occur.
CAUTION
To avoid injury or damage to the equipment, do not allow the siderail to lower on its own.
Make sure that the siderail latching mechanism is working properly at all times. If it is not, see the stretcher maintenance
manual for "Siderail Latch Adjustment".
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Operation Guide
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Figure 4: Siderails
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