Ferno Slovakia
FST Chair ( Fixed Track)
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5. Operating Procedure
5.1. General Information
IMPORTANT:
Always inform the patient before a manoeuvre.
Chair operation requires a minimum of:
• Two trained operators when the Chair is being
used to transport a patient on stairs.
• One operator only, can safely use the Chair on
flat surfaces including single steps, thresholds
etc. but this must be at the discretion of the
operator who must assess all likely conditions.
• One operator can safely load/unload a patient
using the Chair from a vehicle fitted with a ramp,
automatic tail-lift or other approved mechanical
lifting mechanism.
• Circumstance such as access, weather
conditions or patient weight may require
additional help when operating on stairs; this
must be assessed at the time however the
following is a suggested configuration:
1. Placement techniques, heavy patients,
rough terrain or unusual circumstances may
require more additional help; this must be
assessed at the time however the following is a
suggested configuration.
2. Keep the load limit of the Chair in mind
when working with a heavy patient. If it
suspected that the load limit has been exceeded
then a full inspection of the Chair should be
conducted, preferably by FERNO Fieldcare.
3. Operators must take extra precautions when
operating the Chair on uneven ground
4. Extra precautions should be taken to prevent
the Chair from slipping in adverse, wet or icy
weather conditions.
5. Stay with the patient at all times and always
use the patient restraints provided.
6. Always follow good lifting procedures as
specified in current manual handling regulations
and your appropriate training manual.
7. Follow standard emergency patient-
handling procedures when operating the Chair.
8. Medical advice is beyond the parameters of
the manual. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure
safe practices for both themselves and the patient.
5.2. Moving the Chair
• Place the patient on the Chair using local
protocols for patient handling. Ensure that the
patient is seated with their back fully against the
back panel and their head securely positioned
within the head pad (see page 6 for fitting of Head
Pad) before using the lap restraint.
• Chest and foot restraints must be applied before
moving the Chair.
• When moving patients always inform them of
what you are going to do.
WARNING
Regular cleaning helps reduce the risk
of transmitting disease and enables the
equipment to function at its optimum
WARNING
Improper use can cause injury! Use the Chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
