Summary Of Safety Precautions - Stryker 1037 Manual De Instrucciones

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Carefully read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page . Service only by qualified personnel .
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
required 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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