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body. Style 4 and Style 5 litters need not be provided with fastening devices unless otherwise
specified (see 6.2-jj). The installed cot fastener device(s) for wheeled cots shall be tested to
comply with a 2200 lb. pull test in accordance with AMD Standard 004, Litter Retention System.
Additional cot related hardware is permitted, provided the patient compartment exit/entry is not
encumbered with the cot in place. The furnished devices shall have a bright colored finish, if the
device presents a tripping hazard in the entry/exit area when the cot is removed.
WARNING: USERS SHALL NOT USE OR INSTALL ANY COT OR INFANT
TRANSPORTER THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE/
INTERFACE WITH THE FASTENER ASSEMBLY/AMBULANCE, AND IS
MANUFACTURED, INSTALLED AND TESTED/ CERTIFIED AS
REQUIRED HEREIN AND AMD 004.
3.11.8
PATIENT RESTRAINTS.
3.11.8.1 COT STRAPS.
At least three strap type restraining devices (chest, hip, and knee) shall be provided per
stretcher, cot, and litter to prevent longitudinal or transverse dislodgment of the patient
during transit. Additionally, the head of the cot shall be furnished with upper torso (over
shoulder) restraints that mitigate forward motion of the patient during severe braking or in
a frontal impact accident. Restraining straps shall incorporate metal-to-metal quick release
buckles, be not less than 51 mm (2 in.) wide, and fabricated from nylon or other materials
easily cleaned and disinfected.
3.11.8.2 INFANT/CHILD CARRIER.
When specified (see 3.15.4 M26) an infant/child spinal immobilization/carrier device shall
be furnished that safely secures those patients to the cot.
3.11.9
I.V. HOLDERS FOR INTRAVENOUS FLUID CONTAINERS.
Two near flush style, I.V. ceiling holders specifically designed for holding I.V.'s, with a
Velcro type strap to hold and control I.V. bags/bottles, shall be provided. The ceiling
holders shall not protrude more than 2.5 cm (1 in.), be located on or adjacent to the side
wall, one at the head of the primary patient and one at the head of the secondary patient's
cot (squad bench). When an ALS configuration (see 3.1.5.1) is specified, one additional
I.V. hanger shall be furnished for each patient, at the lower extremities. When specified
(3.15.4 M2), a fold down, rigid, telescoping I.V. pole and holder shall be provided on the
left side of the cot.
WARNING: SWING DOWN I-V HANGERS THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY SHALL NOT
BE SPECIFIED OR FURNISHED.
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