Section 3 - Operator Skills And Training; Section 4 - Using The Backboard - Ferno Millennia User Manual

Users' Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING

3.1 Skills
q Operators need a working knowledge of
emergency patient-handling procedures.
q Operators need the ability to assist the
patient.
q Operators need a complete understanding
of the procedures described in this
manual.
3.2 Training
q Follow a training program designed by
your training officer.
q Read this manual.

SECTION 4 - USING THE BACKBOARD

4.1 Before Placing the Backboard in
Service
1. Require all personnel who will work with
the backboard to read this manual.
2. Assign appropriate personnel to inspect
the backboard and confirm that it has
been received in good order (see
Inspecting the Backboard, page 8).
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
1. Using the backboard requires a minimum of
two trained operators and two helpers.
2. Operators may need help when working
with heavy patients. For information about
placement and direction of helpers, see
Using Additional Help, page 7.
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Millennia™ Backboard
q Practice with the backboard before using it
in regular service.
q Test each trainee's understanding of the
backboard.
q Keep training records.
WARNING
!
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the backboard.
3. Follow standard emergency patient-
handling procedures when using the
backboard.
4. Stay with the patient at all times.
5. Always use patient restraints (not supplied).
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 further injured. Use
restraints to secure the patient on the
backboard.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-2019-01 July 1998