Stryker 747 Manual De Mantenimiento página 9

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 .
• 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 .
• Disinfect the mattress between patients . Failure to do so could result in cross-contamination and infection .
• Some disinfectants may cause damage to the product if used improperly . If the products described below are used
to disinfect the mattress, measures must be taken to ensure the entire surface is wiped with a damp cloth soaked
in clean water and thoroughly dried following disinfection . The cover can be damaged when exposed to such
disinfectants beyond the manufacturers' recommendations . Failure to follow these directions when using these
types of disinfectants may void this product warranty .
• The mattress cover must be completely dry before storage or adding linens . Failure to remove excess disinfectant
could cause degradation of the cover material .
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Summary of Safety Precautions
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