TRANSPORTING THE PATIENT UP STAIRS
WARNING
• To avoid injury, transporting the patient on stairs requires a
minimum of two operators. If more people are required to safely
control the chair, use the chart on
proper positioning of the helpers.
• To avoid injury, always verify the lift handles are locked in place
before using them to lift the chair.
All Models
1.
Roll the chair to the bottom of the stairs with the patient's back
to the stairs.
2.
Foot end operator - extend the foot end lift handles by pushing the
red buttons and pulling the handles until they stop. Release the
button and verify the handle is locked.
3.
Head end operator - unfold the head end lift handles.
4.
The foot end operator faces up the stairs. The head end operator
may either face backward for improved patient monitoring or
forward for an improved view of the stairs and easier maneuvering
around obstacles.
Note: Although the head end operator can face either direction
while carrying, any applicable protocols for carrying chairs should
be followed.
5.
Both operators - simultaneously lift the chair, using the head
and foot end lift handles and following proper lifting techniques
(see
page
1-18). Carry the chair slowly up the stairs, avoiding any
obstructions.
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Operation Guide
page 1-28
as reference for
6250-001-161 REV D
Figure 33 - Foot end lift handles
Figure 34 - Head end lift handles
Figure 35 - Transporting up the stairs
Figure 36 - Transporting up the stairs
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