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Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation The symbols defined below are used on the Neomate and/ which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. or in this users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the emergency Warning medical services industry.
Model Neomate Operator Skills OPeraTOr skills anD Training skills Operators using the Neomate need: a working knowledge of emergency patient-handling ● procedures. the ability to assist the patient. ● Training Warning Operator need to: Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. read and understand this manual.
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The Neomate is designed to secure infants and toddlers improper use of the Neomate can cause injury. from 7 to 14 lbs (3.2 to 6.4 kg) on a Ferno cot. Use the Neomate only for the purpose described in this manual.
3500 lb (1.6 mt) Most general specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number. Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial measurements. For more information about the Neomate contact Ferno Customer Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor. Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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Using the Neomate Model Neomate Using The NEOMaTe before Placing the Neomate in Warning service improper application can cause injury. apply the Personnel who will work with the Neomate need to Neomate only as described in this manual. ● read this manual and practice using the Neomate. Confirm that the Neomate operates properly.
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Using the Neomate Model Neomate securing the Patient Warning secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose straps may allow movement and result in injury or death of the patient. 1. Pull the crotch strap buckle up between the patient's legs and lay the strap on the patient's abdomen.
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Using the Neomate Model Neomate lOOsening The harness sTraPs To loosen the straps, refer to Figures 7 and 8 and use the following procedures: Grasp the adjustment tab (Figure 7) with one hand and Adjustment pull the torso strap (B) back through the tab with your other hand.
If the inspection shows damage or excessive wear, remove the Neomate from service. Ferno recommends that in addition to scheduled maintenance, operators perform a visual inspection each time the Neomate is used. If...
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