Ferno 30-NM - 5 Using the Cot; Before Placing the Cot in Service; General Guidelines for Use

© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3298-02 / May 2018
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5  USING THE COT
Using the Cot
WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the cot
only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can be injured. Use patient
restraints to secure the patient on the cot.
Rolling the cot sideways can cause it to tip and injure the
patient or operators. Roll the cot only with the loading
end or control end rst.
5.1 Before Placing the Cot in Service
● Before use, personnel who will work with the cot must read and
understand this manual. Appropriate skills and training are also
required. See “Operator Focus” on page 6.
● Conrm that the cot operates properly. See “Inspecting the Cot” on
page 18.
● The ambulance must have a Ferno
®
fastening system installed.
5.2 General Guidelines for Use
● Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
● It is the users’ responsibility to ensure safe practices for the patient
and themselves.
● A minimum of two trained operators is required.
● Follow approved emergency medical procedures and local protocols
when operating the cot.
● Operators work together and maintain control of the cot at all
times.
● Operators must communicate with one another and use
coordinated movements to operate the cot.
● Operators must stay with the patient at all times.
● Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on the cot.
● Lift only the weight you can safely handle. Use additional help
when working with heavy loads (patient and equipment). For
placement of helpers, see “Using Additional Help” on page 7.
● When changing cot positions, verify that the undercarriage has
locked into the new position.
● Read the fastening system users’ manual for instructions on using
the fastening system.