Info | Patient Trolley / Stretcher - Emergency Backrest Release (CPR)
Learn how to quickly and easily release the emergency backrest on a patient trolley or stretcher for effective CPR.
To lower the backrest
- Pull the red knob on either side of the stretcher outwards to release.
- Ensure that the backrest is supported by a staff member each side before using the quick release.
- Always check that all fingers, hands and limbs are clear before lowering backrest.
- If the backrest quick release is activated, lower the backrest completely flat to reset.
ONLY USE THE BACKREST CPR QUICK RELEASE IN AN EMERGENCY - CONTINOUS USE WILL PREMATURELY WEAR THE RELEASE MECHANISM.