DO NOT lean on Baby Pod 20 or place weight on top of Baby Pod 20’s lid sections. • DO NOT leave open containers of liquid on or near Baby Pod 20. Baby Pod 20’s lid section will not prevent fluids from spilling onto the baby.
Section 2.1 - Product Description Baby Pod 20 consists of a lightweight carbon fiber outer shell, which is lined with a shock absorbent foam inner layer, and has a transparent lid for viewing the baby. Baby Pod 20 contains a patient positioning vacuum mattress, stretcher fixing straps to secure the device for transport, and safety straps to position the infant inside the device during transport.
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Stretcher Fixing Straps The Stretcher Fixing Straps come in a set of two Side Straps, for fixing the Baby Pod 20 width-wise to any stretcher or gurney, and one End Strap, for fixing the device length-wise to a stretcher or gurney. Baby Pod 20’s Stretcher Fixing Straps are composed of a high-tensile polyester webbing with attached metal quick-connect and release buckles.
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Baby Pod 20 may be hand-carried if no stretcher or gurney is available (e.g. Search and Rescue recovery). If Baby Pod 20 is to be used in the absence of a stretcher or gurney, attachone Side Strap to both Stretcher Fixing Strap anchors on the same side of Baby Pod 20.
Remove Baby Pod 20 carefully from its protective storage bag Release the black lid lock mechanism at the Head end of Baby Pod 20 and gently slide the front section of the viewing lid towards the back of the device. When the lid is fully retracted and cannot slide any further, carefully lift the entire viewing area upwards and over the back of the device until it rests on the surface on which the device is placed, being careful not to bump the viewing lid on any surrounding objects.
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Place Baby Pod 20 on a smooth surface for re-assembly. Release the black lid lock mechanism at the Head end of Baby Pod 20 and gently slide the front section of the viewing lid towards the back of the device.
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Positioning Straps Accessible. On top of this, place Vacuum Mattress with the vacuum port at the Foot end of Baby Pod 20 with the valve facing up. The valve should be in the open position (tubing sections fully engaged with the black “O” ring hidden from view) to allow air to enter the mattress.
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DO NOT place a baby directly on the printed side of the TransWarmer Infant Transport Mattress. Attach one End, and two Side Stretcher Fixing Straps to Baby Pod 20. Insert male latch into female anchor buckle. Listen for the click to indicate a secure connection.
Position Baby Pod 20 in the center of the stretcher making sure that it is facing in the proper direction. The Head end of Baby Pod 20 should be placed at the head of the stretcher.
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Section 6.4 - Placing baby inside Baby Pod 20 Place baby into Baby Pod 20 making sure that the baby’s head is nearest the end marked “Head” and towards the direction of travel denoted by the arrow on the outer shell. Incorrect positioning of the patient may cause injury during transport.
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Making sure that the straps have been passed through its corresponding slot on the Vacuum Mattress, take one Infant Positioning Strap from the foot end of the Baby Pod 20 and the strap from the head end on the opposite side and cross them over the baby’s torso.
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Section 6.9- Removing baby from Baby Pod 20 To remove baby from Baby Pod 20, release the black lid lock mechanism at the Head end of Baby Pod 20 and gently slide the front section of the viewing lid towards the back of the device. When the lid is fully retracted and...
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• Vacuum Mattress Baby Pod 20’s Vacuum Mattress is constructed of a soft foil material which can be easily damaged by sharp objects. Keep all sharp objects away from the Vacuum Mattress to protect its internal components. Test the Vacuum Mattress between each patient use. See Section 5.2 for step-by-step safety inspection instructions and Section 5.4 for testing procedures.
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Section 10 Troubleshooting Section 10 - Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting for Baby Pod 20 appears below. If there are questions or concerns not addressed below, take Baby Pod 20 out of service and contact our Customer Service Department. Problem Possible cause...
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Summary Section 11 - Summary The following summary is not intended to take place of the full Operating Instructions for use of Baby Pod 20. Baby Pod 20 Product Description and Indication for Use Baby Pod 20 is designed to safely convey a pediatric patient to or from a medical facility, between facilities or between departments within a single medical facility.
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Manufactured in Europe by: Advanced Healthcare Technology Ltd. Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2ZB • United Kingdom Tel: +44-(0)1787-376493 This is Version 1.0, 03/17 of the Baby Pod 20 Fax: +44-(0)1787-312707 Operator’s Manual, introduced March 2017 Web: www.babypod.com...
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