DO NOT lean on BabyPod 2 or place weight on top of BabyPod 2’s lid sections. • DO NOT leave open containers of liquid on or near BabyPod 2. BabyPod 2’s lid section will not prevent fluids from spilling onto the baby.
Section 2.1 - Product Description BabyPod 2 consists of a lightweight carbon fibre outer shell, which is lined with a shock absorbent foam inner layer, and has a transparent lid for viewing the baby. BabyPod 2 contains a patient positioning vacuum mattress, stretcher fixing straps to secure the device for transport, and safety straps to position the infant inside the device during transport.
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Stretcher Fixing Straps The Stretcher Fixing Straps come in a set of two Side Straps, for fixing the BabyPod 2 width-wise to any stretcher or gurney, and one End Strap, for fixing the device length-wise to a stretcher or gurney. BabyPod 2’s Stretcher Fixing Straps are composed of a high-tensile polyester webbing with attached metal quick-connect and release buckles.
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BabyPod 2 may be hand-carried if no stretcher or gurney is available (e.g. Search and Rescue recovery). If BabyPod 2 is to be used in the absence of a stretcher or gurney, attach one Side Strap to both Stretcher Fixing Strap anchors on the same side of BabyPod 2.
BabyPod 2. Look for signs of stress due to abrasions. Check the security of the Stretcher Fixing Strap Anchors on each side of BabyPod 2 and at the rear end of the device (total of 5). Anchors should be firmly affixed to the device.
Safety inspection of BabyPod 2 cont. Section 5.3 - Re-assembly of BabyPod 2 Once BabyPod 2 has been thoroughly inspected and cleared for use, the device must be re-assembled. Re-assemble BabyPod 2 according to the following instructions. Place BabyPod 2 on a smooth surface for re-assembly.
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Safety inspection of BabyPod 2 cont. Section 5.3 - Re-assembly of BabyPod 2 cont. Attach one End, and two Side Stretcher Fixing Straps to BabyPod 2. Insert male latch into female anchor buckle. Listen for the click to indicate a secure connection.
Note: See direction of travel arrow on the outer shell of BabyPod 2. Feed one Side Stretcher Fixing Strap at the ‘front end’ and one at the ‘rear end’ of the BabyPod 2 underneath the stretcher base and attach the male latch on the strap to the female anchor buckle affixed to the opposite side of BabyPod 2.
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Section 6.4 - Placing baby inside BabyPod 2 Place the baby in the BabyPod 2 with either head or feet in ‘front end’ section of the BabyPod 2. The orientation of the baby shall be determined by the clinician based on the monitoring and medical aid requirements of the baby during transportation and the layout of the transport vehicle.
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Making sure that the straps have been passed through its corresponding slot on the Vacuum Mattress, take one Infant Positioning Strap from the ‘rear end’ of the BabyPod 2 and the strap from the ‘front end’ on the opposite side and cross them over the baby’s torso.
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Section 6.9- Removing baby from BabyPod 2 To remove baby from BabyPod 2, release the black lid lock turn knobs at both ends of BabyPod 2 and open lids, being careful not to bump the viewing lid on any surrounding objects.
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• Vacuum Mattress BabyPod 2’s Vacuum Mattress is constructed of a soft foil material which can be easily damaged by sharp objects. Keep all sharp objects away from the Vacuum Mattress to protect its internal components. Test the Vacuum Mattress between each patient use. See Section 5.2 for step-by-step safety inspection instructions and Section 5.4 for testing procedures.
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Section 10 Troubleshooting Section 10 - Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting for BabyPod 2 appears below. If there are questions or concerns not addressed below, take BabyPod 2 out of service and contact our Customer Service Department. Problem Possible cause Correction Section...
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Summary Section 11 - Summary The following summary is not intended to take place of the full Operating Instructions for use of BabyPod 2. BabyPod 2 Product Description and Indication for Use BabyPod 2 is designed to safely convey a paediatric patient to or from a medical facility, between facilities or between departments within a single medical facility.
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