Med Sled

Med Sled comes in 3 different sizes youth, standard and bariatric.

Standard sleds have backboard like rigidity and can hold up to ____________ lbs.

The pediatric sled is designed to handle patients between 32" and 60" tall.

Med Sleds can easily be deployed and used by a single operator when being used to properly evacuate a patient

After securing a patient into the sled, you are to position the _____________ towards the exit

Proper body mechanics are critical, you need to stand straight up leaning away from the patient, extend your arms fully, and communicate with your partner so you are pulling together.

When using stairs, the ideal position of placement if the patient is _______________.

It is okay to stand in front of the sled when pulling the patient off the stair landing

Before putting the sled away after use, how should the sled be cleaned:

When putting the sled(s) away, all straps should be buckled and tightened, orange strap is folded and secured with carabiner with orange cinch strap at the head of the sled, and the black drag straps laid inside the sled.

While using this product, there is a risk of ________________.

The user assumes all risk and liability in connection with the use of this product. Which of the following in not a risk or liability?

Med sleds are made of high density polyethylene plastic, are decon capable, and have backboard like rigidity.

The sled includes its own breaking system, three securing straps, and a foot loop strap. The foot loop strap provides extra support and can be used to secure equipment.

You do not have to wrap the patient in bed linens to be able to maximize patient comfort