Stryker M Series User Manual

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Before operating this stretcher, it is important to read and understand all information in this manual. Carefully read and
strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on these pages.
Service only by qualified personnel. See the maintenance manual for additional information.
WARNING
• 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.
• Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the stretcher. Push on the stretcher to ensure 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.
• Use caution while maneuvering the unit with the drive wheel activated. Always ensure there are no obstacles
near the unit while the drive wheel is activated. Injury to the patient, user or bystanders or damage to the unit or
surrounding equipment could occur if the unit collides with an obstacle.
• Do not attempt to push the unit manually with the drive wheel engaged and the “On/Drive - Off/Manual” switch in
the On position. The unit will be difficult to push and injury could result.
• When lowering the siderail to the collapsed position, keep extremities of patients and staff away from the siderail
spindles or injury could occur.
• Keep hands/fingers clear of the area around the fowler release handles and the fowler frame when lowering. Injury
could result if care is not taken when lowering the fowler.
• If the stretcher is equipped with the optional foot end I.V. pole, the I.V. pole must be in the raised position when the
foot extension/defibrillator tray is installed. If the I.V. pole is not raised, the foot extension will not function properly
and injury could occur.
• 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.
• Ensure the brakes are completely released prior to attempting to move the unit. Attempting to move the unit with the
brakes actuated could result in injury to the user and/or patient.
• If unanticipated motion occurs, unplug the power cord from the power source and rotate the “On/Drive - Off/ Manual”
switch to the Off position.
• Leave the stretcher litter in the lowest position when the patient is unattended. Leaving the litter in a raised position
could increase the chance of patient falls and injury.
• After raising the siderails, pull firmly on the siderail to ensure it is securely locked into the up position. Siderails are
not intended to serve as a patient restraint device to keep patients from exiting the unit. Siderails are designed 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 a patient will remain in place. Failure to utilize the siderails
properly could result in patient injury.
• Possible fire hazard when oxygen administering equipment of other than the nasal mask or 1/2 bed length tent type
is used. Oxygen tent should not extend below mattress support level.
• Possible fire and/or explosion hazard when used with oxygen tents, hyperbaric chambers, anesthesia, or other
combustible gases.
Summary of Safety Precautions
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Stryker M Series Specifications

General

Brand	Stryker
Model	M Series
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English