DO NOT lean on BabyPod 20 or place weight on top of BabyPod 20’s lid sections. • DO NOT leave open containers of liquid on or near BabyPod 20. BabyPod 20’s lid section will not prevent fluids from spilling onto the baby.
Section 2.1 - Product Description BabyPod 20 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 20 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 20 width-wise to any stretcher or gurney, and one End Strap, for fixing the device length-wise to a stretcher or gurney. BabyPod 20’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 20 may be hand-carried if no stretcher or gurney is available (e.g. Search and Rescue recovery). If BabyPod 20 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 20.
BabyPod 20. Look for signs of stress due to abrasions. Check the security of the Stretcher Fixing Strap Anchors on each side of BabyPod 20 and at the ‘rear end’ of the device (total of 5). Anchors should be firmly affixed to the device.
Re-assemble BabyPod 20 according to the following instructions. Place BabyPod 20 on a smooth surface for re-assembly. Release the black lid lock mechanism at the ‘front end’ of the BabyPod 20 and gently slide the front section of the viewing lid towards the rear of the device.
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Section 5.3 - Re-assembly of BabyPod 20 cont... Secure “Side” foam to the BabyPod 20 interior by attaching the loop under the bracket (older versions have “poppers” located on the back (blue) side of each “Side” section for attaching). Re-align the “End”...
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DO NOT place a baby directly on the printed side of the TransWarmer Infant Transport Mattress. Attach one End, and two Side Stretcher Fixing Straps to BabyPod 20. 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 20. Feed one Side Stretcher Fixing Strap at the ‘front end’ and one at the ‘rear end’ of the BabyPod 20 underneath the stretcher base and attach the male latch on the strap to the female anchor buckle affixed to the opposite side of BabyPod 20.
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Section 6.4 - Placing baby inside BabyPod 20 Place the baby in the BabyPod 20 with either head or feet in ‘front end’ section of the BabyPod 20. 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 20 and the strap from the ‘front end’ on the opposite side and cross them over the baby’s torso. Secure the straps together using the pre-stitched hook tab.
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Carefully close Viewing Lid back over the BabyPod 20 Outer Shell, using two hands at all times until the Lid locates against the sides of the Outer Shell. Take care at all times that any ventilator or IV tubing passing through the Tubing Access Ports on the sides of the BabyPod 20 do not become trapped under the Viewing Lid.
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Section 9 - Storage of BabyPod 20 BabyPod 20 should be stored in its protective storage cover or carry bag when not in use. To minimise component material breakdown, BabyPod 20 should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment between 18 degrees and 24 degrees Celsius.
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Section 10 Troubleshooting Section 10 - Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting for BabyPod 20 appears below. If there are questions or concerns not addressed below, take BabyPod 20 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 20. BabyPod 20 Product Description and Indication for Use BabyPod 20 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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