Summary Of Safety Precautions - Stryker 1037 Manuel D'utilisation

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Carefully read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page.
Service only by qualified personnel. See the maintenance manual for additional information.
WARNING
• Always apply the brakes when a patient is getting on or off the stretcher. Push on the stretcher to ensure that the
brakes are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the stretcher is being moved. Injury could result if
the stretcher moves while a patient is getting on or off the stretcher.
• Patients should be discouraged from sitting directly on the ends of the stretcher. Excessive weight could cause
the litter surface to tip up, possibly causing patient injury.
• Leave the stretcher height in the lowest position when the patient is left unattended. Leaving the stretcher height
in a raised position could increase the chance of patient falls and injury.
• Make sure that the brakes are completely released before attempting to move the unit. Attempting to move the unit
with the brakes engaged could result in injury to the user and/or patient.
• After raising the siderails, pull firmly on the siderail to ensure that it is securely locked into the fully raised position.
Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device to keep patients from exiting the unit. Siderails are
intended 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 that a patient will remain in place. Failure to
utilize the siderails properly could result in patient injury.
• When lowering the siderail to the collapsed position, keep extremities of patients and staff away from the siderail
spindles or injury could occur.
• During patient transfer, keep patient and operator extremities away from collapsed siderails or injury could occur.
• When using the transfer board to transfer a patient from one patient support platform (for example, bed, stretcher,
gurney, operating table) to another, always lock the brakes on both patient support platforms. Make sure that the
transfer board is placed securely on the surface of the patient support platforms. The patient support platforms
and surfaces must be at the same height before the patient is transferred.
• Operation of the pneumatic fowler is a manual procedure. Use caution when raising the fowler while a patient is
on the stretcher. Use proper lifting techniques and get additional assistance, if necessary. Failure to use proper
lifting techniques could cause injury to the operator.
• Keep hands/fingers clear of the area around the fowler release handle and the fowler frame when lowering the
fowler. Injury could result if care is not taken when lowering the fowler.
• If the stretcher is equipped with the optional foot end push handles, use caution while the foot extension/defibrillator
tray is installed to avoid pinching your fingers.
• To avoid the risk of injury to the patient or user or damage to the I.V. pole while transporting the stretcher, make sure
that the I.V. caddy is securely tightened on the I.V. pole.
CAUTION
• Do not modify this stretcher. Modifying the unit can cause unpredictable operation resulting in injury to the patient
or operator. Modifying the unit will also void its warranty.
• To avoid damage, remove any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height.
• Do not raise the unit (hydraulics on base) with a patient lift under the stretcher.
• Do not engage the steer pedal when the Big Wheel is resting on a threshold or other raised area. The force re-
quired to engage the Big Wheel will be higher than normal, possibly causing damage.
• To avoid injury or damage to the equipment, do not allow the siderail to lower on its own.
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