Using The Backboard; Using Additional Help; Figure 2 - Placement Of Operators And Helpers - Ferno Najo User Manual

Using the Backboard

4.4 Using the Backboard
1. Follow local EMS stabilization guidelines and
procedures before placing the patient on the
backboard.
2. Apply any appropriate cervical or extrication
collars needed for head and neck support.
3. Follow local EMS procedures for applying the
backboard.
4. Secure the patient on the backboard with
restraints (not supplied).
5. Confirm that restraints are properly configured
and buckles are securely fastened.
If using restraints with speed clips, confirm that
they are securely attached to the speed clip pins.
6. Use as many helpers as needed to safely lift and
carry the weight of the backboard and patient.
7. If you place the patient/backboard package on a
cot for transport, secure the patient/backboard
package to the cot using the cot restraints.

4.5 Using Additional Help

When using additional help, operators should maintain
control of the backboard and direct the helpers.
The diagram at the upper right shows suggested
placement of operators and helpers.
8
Najo Backboards by Ferno
®
Lifting and Carrying
Helpers
Two
Operators
+
Four
Helpers
Figure 2 - Placement of Operators and
Helpers
WARNING
!
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Maintain control of the backboard and
direct helpers.
Load
Limit
350 lb.
If the load limit has been exceeded, inspect the
backboard. See General Specifications, page 6, for
load limits, and Inspecting the Backboard, page 9,
for inspection points.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3237-00 February 2006