Car seats

[azemtjunkie79]

Was just curious to know if anyone can send me a link of info for the correct placement of a rear facing car seat on a gurney with or with out the base.

[Arctickat]

These car seats are not designed for use on a gurney, therefore there is no correct way to install one. It's unlikely that any car seat manufacturer will even give advice on the subject because they would be sticking their necks out if it didn't work.

Here is how I do it:

Place car seat facing rearward on head of cot.

Use 3 point harness and bring the straps through the handle and slide through the seatbelt slots on either side of the seat, then fasten them to the cross belt at the foot end of the carrier. This only prevents the carrier from sliding forward and limits rearward or sideways movement.

I then use a scoop strap and put it across the car seat to prevent sideways and rearward movement in the event of a collision. I loop the strap into the strap holes on either side of the cot.

Edit:

Remember to ensure that all belts are fastened to the frame of the gurney and not to any portion that is adjustable such as the head or foot end.

Edited November 17, 2009 by Arctickat

[Kaisu]

Or do like we did - formed a safety committee at which one of the first items brought up was the unacceptable mode of transport of pediatric patients.

Result - Pedi Mates on every rig.

I'm pretty proud of that.

[Arctickat]

Heyyyyy...those are nice. I was aware of thepedi-pac, but not of the pedi-mate. Nice job Kaisu...it's just been placed at the top of my shopping list. Thanks!!

[Nate]

Just whatever you do, please do not let the mother or father hold the child while strapped onto the cot like I see done so often around Houston. That is just flat out irresponsible and very dangerous.

-Nate

[azemtjunkie79]

Thank you for all the info