Using The Backboard; Before Placing The Backboard In Service; General Guidelines For Use; Restraints And Head Immobilizer - Ferno Najo User Manual

Najo Backboards by Ferno
®
4.1 Before Placing the Backboard
in Service
1. Require all personnel who will work with the
backboard to read this manual.
2. Inspect the backboard and confirm that it has
been received in good order (see Inspecting
the Backboard, page 9).
3. Set up the backboard with restraints. To attach
restraints, follow instructions in the restraint users'
manual.

4.2 General Guidelines for Use

1. Using the backboard requires a minimum of two
trained operators and two helpers. Additional help
may be needed for heavy patients. For information
about placement and direction of helpers, see
Using Additional Help, page 8.
2. Follow local emergency patient-handling
procedures and protocols when using the
backboard.
3. Stay with the patient at all times.
4. Always use patient restraints (not supplied).
4.3 Restraints and
Head Immobilizer
• Always use patient restraints. Use a head
immobilizer and cervical collar as required by your
local protocols.
• Each backboard model has slots for handholds,
patient restraints, and head-immobilizer straps.
Use the restraint style(s) and configuration(s)
selected by your service and required by local
protocols.
• If your board has speed-clip pins installed,
make sure the restraint speed clips are securely
fastened around the pins (Figure 1).
• Do not use the speed-clip pins as part of a
system for lifting the backboard. Always lift and
carry the backboard by hand, grasping the
handholds.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3237-00 February 2006

4 - USING THE BACKBOARD

Using the Backboard
WARNING
!
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
WARNING
!
An unrestrained patient can fall off the
backboard and be injured. Use restraints
to secure the patient on the backboard.
Important
Do not attach lifting devices such as ropes or
bridles to the backboard handholds or pins.
Alwalys lift and carry the backboard by hand,
grasping the handholds. In heavy rescue
situations, secure the backboard in a transport
basket and attach lifting devices to the basket.
Figure 1 - Restraint with Speed Clip
Attached to Speed Clip Pin
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