Section 4 - Using The Product - Ferno Pedi-Pac 78 User Manual

Model 78 Pedi-Pac Pediatric Immobilizer
4.1 General Information
Pedi-Pac operation requires a minimum of two
trained operators.
Read Learning About the Pedi-Pac (page 4)
before using the Pedi-Pac.
Follow standard
patient-handling procedures when operating
the Pedi-Pac.
Stay with the patient at all times and always use
patient restraints.
Use good lifting techniques when operating the
Pedi-Pac. See Operator Skills and Training
(page 7).
Improper operation can cause injury. Use
the Pedi-Pac only as described in this
manual.
4.2 Prepare the Patient
Use the Pedi-Pac with a patient who is between
28 - 54 inches in height and weighs between
20 - 90 pounds. (A child approximately 2- to 10-
years of age.)
Keep the load limit of the
Pedi-Pac in mind when working
with a heavy patient.
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If you suspect the load limit has
been exceeded, inspect the
Pedi-Pac.
Immobilize the patient's head and neck (cervical
spine) with a cervical collar or similar device.
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emergency pediatric
4.3 Set Up the Pedi-Pac
Remove the Pedi-Pac from its carrying case
(Figure 6).
Figure 6
Lay the Pedi-Pac beside the patient.
Position the top of the shoulder restraints in line
with the top of the patient's shoulders (Figure 7).
Figure 7
Unfasten and lay the restraints aside.
Align the slots in the head support with the
patient's ears.
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Users' Manual
234-1684-01 November 1997