About The Backboards; Backboard Description; Special Features - Ferno Najo User Manual

Najo Backboards by Ferno
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3.1 Backboard Description

Najo Backboards by Ferno are emergency patient-
handling devices designed to provide rigid support
while moving patients with suspected injuries of the
spine, hip, pelvis, or lower extremities.
The backboards are for professional use only. A
minimum of two trained operators and two helpers
is required. Additional help may be needed with
heavy loads.
All models are constructed in one piece from high-
density polyethylene with polyurethane foam fill. All are
x-ray translucent and impervious to body fluids.

3.2 Special Features

REDIHOLD
•Two oversized handholds at
tapered end
• Smooth head area for good
adherence by all head
immobilization devices
• Angled edges for log rolling
REDIBOARD
• Quick patient positioning
because there's no designated
front, back, top, or bottom
• Good for water rescue; floats
275 lb (125 kg)
WATER RESCUE BOARD
• For all water and land rescue
• Tapered end without foam fill
allows easier submersion be-
neath patient in water rescue
• Two center slots for
individual leg immobilization
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3237-00 February 2006

3 - ABOUT THE BACKBOARDS

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• 18 in. (46 cm) wide
• Rectangular for patient
placement at either end
• Angled edges for log-rolling
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• 18 in. (46 cm) wide
• 1000-lb (454-kg) load
capacity
• Two tapered ends for
transport flexibility
The Water Board model is specially designed for aquatic
rescue situations, but all models are suitable for use in
water provided the buoyancy ratings are observed. See
General Specifications, next page, for buoyancy
ratings, load limits, features, and options.
Improper use of the backboard can cause
injury. Use the backboard only for the
purpose described in this manual.
REDIWIDE ®
• Same features as RediBoard
but sold in sets of 35 for mass
casualty disaster
• High-visibility yellow color
MEGA 1000 ™
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NAJO LITE
• Two oversized handholds at
tapered end
• Angled edges for log rolling
• Central slot for individual leg
immobilization
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DISASTER BOARD
SPORTS BOARD
• 20 in. x 80 in. (51 cm x 203 cm)
• Large size allows
immobilization of athletes
wearing bulky equipment
• Angled handholds at all four
corners
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