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4.1 Before Placing the Pedi-Mate® PLUS in
Service
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Personnel who will work with the Pedi-Mate® PLUS need to read
this manual and practice using the Pedi-Mate® PLUS.
Confirm that the Pedi-Mate® PLUS operates properly. Follow
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instructions in "Inspecting the Pedi-Mate® PLUS" on page 12.
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
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It is the Pedi-Mate® PLUS users' responsibility to ensure safe
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practices for the patient and themselves.
It is the responsibility of the qualified Emergency Medical Service
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personnel to assess the patient's condition and determine the
proper equipment and procedures to use.
Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures when
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using the Pedi-Mate® PLUS.
Stay with the patient at all times.
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Always use the patient harness.
Use the Pedi-Mate® PLUS only when all elements are in good
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working order.
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Use the Pedi-Mate® PLUS only with the approved cot models listed
on page 6.
Never use the Pedi-Mate® PLUS in a captain's chair or front seat of
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an ambulance.
Never use the Pedi-Mate® PLUS as an immobilization device or as
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part of an immobilization system.
If the Pedi-Mate® PLUS is in use at the time of a vehicular accident,
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remove the Pedi-Mate® PLUS from service and replace it.
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Using the Pedi-Mate® PLUS
4 - USING THE PEDI-MATE® PLUS
WARNING
Improper application can cause injury. Apply the Pedi-
Mate® PLUS only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
Secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose straps
may allow movement and result in injury or death of the
patient.
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