Transporting An Occupant Using Slyde - DQE SLYDE IC5010 Manual De Instrucciones

TRANSPORTING AN OCCUPANT USING SLYDE

These instructions outline the proper techniques for safely securing and transporting an occupant using the Slyde.
WARNING
• Do not operate Slyde, Stairwell Belay System, Stairwell Belay Box or other accessories without proper training.
• Do not exceed the 400 lb (182 kg) weight capacity of Evacuation Slyde or the 600 lb (272 kg) weight capacity of Bariatric Evacuation Slyde.
• Do not use Slyde if any bodily fluids are present. Inspect Slyde for fluids prior to use. Do not attempt to clean; dispose of equipment if fluids are present.
• Inspect Slyde and stairwell belay equipment at least annually and before each use for wear, fraying or other damage. If device or equipment is damaged,
discontinue use.
• Slyde is not designed for use with suspected or known cervical, spinal, or fracture injuries unless the Slyde is used with proper cervical spinal precautions, for
example backboard, C-collar, and appropriate strapping.
• To reduce the risk of injury to the occupant and/or operator, operators should never attempt to transport an occupant load greater than what they can safely
lift.
• Water, ice, and debris on the stairs can affect operator footing and proper operation of Slyde. To reduce the risk of injury, clear path or consider an alternate
route.
• Post evacuation, make sure that the patient is stable on a level surface.
NOTE (OCCUPANT IN BED)
• If the occupant is currently in bed, place the bed in its lowest position, and lock the bed wheels, if applicable.
• Wrap the bed sheets around the occupant from both sides. Include pillows or blankets for the occupant's head and feet to provide additional occupant comfort.
TRANSFER THE OCCUPANT TO SLYDE
1. Unfold Slyde. [Illustration #1 on page 4]
2. Log roll the occupant onto their side.
3. Place Slyde underneath the backside of the occupant.
4. Roll the occupant onto Slyde and place them in the middle of Slyde.
Fold sidewalls up. [Illustration #2 on page 4]
5.
Construct the foot end and then head ends as shown. [See assembly instructions on page 4]
6.
Fasten and tighten the safety straps. [Illustration #5 on page 4]
7.
WARNING
• The safety straps should be fastened diagonally, where possible, to prevent strangulation of shorter occupant [Illustration #5 of assembly instructions on
page 4].
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the occupant to Slyde. An unrestrained occupant may fall from Slyde and be injured.
• The occupant must be secured on Slyde before transferring Slyde from the bed to the floor.
NOTE (OCCUPANT IN BED)
• Pull the foot end of the mattress to the floor to create a ramp.
• While the operator keeps their back in a neutral, ergonomic upright position, slide the Evacuation Slyde down the mattress to the floor.
• If the mattress is attached to the bed frame, use the Slyde side handles to ease the occupant to the floor by lowering the foot end first followed by the head end.
PULL SLYDE WITH OCCUPANT TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY EXIT
• Two operators may pull from the foot end by using the two handles as shown [Fig. 1].
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