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Millennia Backboard Users Manual July 1998
Users Manual
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Millennia™ Backboard Disclaimer
This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation and care of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive. Safe and proper use of this product is solely at the discretion of the user. Safety information is included as a service to the user. All other safety measures taken by the user should be within and under consideration of applicable regulations. It is recommended that training on the proper use of this product be provided before using this product in an actual situation. Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the product in the event of transfer to new users. Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Service.
Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of FernoWashington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc., reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing rights, reproduction use rights, and sales use rights thereto, and to any article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly granted to others or where not applicable to vendor proprietary parts.
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Ferno-Washington, Inc. 70 Weil Way Wilmington, OH 45177-9371 U.S.A.
Telephone ... 937.382.1451 Fax ... 937.382.6569
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1 - Safety Information ... 4 Section 2 - Learning About the Backboard ... 4 Section 3 - Operator Skills and Training ... 6 Section 4 - Using the Backboard ... 6 Section 5 - Maintaining the Backboard ... 8 Section 6 - Accessories and Related Products ... 9 Section 7 - Customer Service ... 10
Illustrations Components ... 5 Using Additional Help ... 7
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 Warning The following warnings appear in this manual or on the backboard.
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WARNING
Improper use of the backboard can cause injury. Use the backboard only for the purpose described in this manual. Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit only trained personnel to operate the backboard. An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the patient at all times. An unrestrained patient can fall off the backboard and be further injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the backboard.
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WARNING
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control of the backboard and direct helpers. Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the backboard only as described in this manual.
1.2 Important Boxes like the one below emphasize important information.
Important Do not attempt to repair the backboard. Repairs can cause backboard performance to be unpredictable. Repairs will void the warranty.
SECTION 2 - LEARNING ABOUT THE BACKBOARD 2.1 Backboard Description The Ferno® Millennia™ Backboard (backboard) is an emergency patient-handling device designed to provide rigid support while moving a patient with suspected spinal, hip, pelvic, or lower extremity injuries. The backboard is for professional use by a minimum of two trained operators and two helpers. Ferno offers the backboard in widths of 40.6 cm and 45.7 cm. The backboard is constructed of ABS plastic. Backboard features include a tapered foot end,
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handholds, speed-clip pins, and molded slots for mounting a head-immobilizer. The backboard can be used for water rescue and vehicular extrication. It is maneuverable and light enough for use as a stretcher, and can be used with basket stretchers.
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WARNING
Improper use of the backboard can cause injury. Use the backboard only for the purpose described in this manual.
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Millennia™ Backboard 2.2 General Specifications Width ...40.6 cm. Length ... 1.8 m. Depth ...4.5 cm. Weight ... 5.9 kg. Maximum Load Limit ... 158.8 kg. Width ...45.7 cm. Length ... 1.8 m. Depth ...4.5 cm. Weight ... 6.4 kg. Maximum Load Limit ... 158.8 kg.
Users’ Manual General specifications are rounded to the first decimal. For detailed specifications, contact your Ferno distributor, page 9. Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
158 kg.
158 kg. Maximum Load Limit
If load limit has been exceeded, inspect the backboard.
2.3 Components Head-immobilizer Mounting Slots
HEAD END
Handholds (16)
Head-immobilizer Mounting Slots
Speed-Clip Pins (10)
FOOT END
2.4 Handholds
2.6 Speed-Clip Pins
There are 16 handholds located around the edge of the backboard.
The 10 X-ray-translucent speed-clip pins are arranged to allow a variety of strapping configurations, and are offset to allow free use of handholds.
2.5 Head-Immobilizer Mounting Slots There are 5 mounting slots for attaching a head immobilizer to the backboard.
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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.
q Practice with the backboard before using it in regular service. q Test each trainee’s understanding of the backboard. q Keep training records.
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WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit only trained personnel to operate the backboard.
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 and helpers may need additional help when working with heavy patients. For information about placement and direction of helpers, see Using Additional Help, page 7.
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3. Follow standard emergency patienthandling procedures when using the backboard. 4. Stay with the patient at all times. 5. Always use patient restraints (not supplied).
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WARNING
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the patient at all times.
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WARNING
An unrestrained patient can fall off the backboard and be further injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the backboard.
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Millennia™ Backboard 4.3 Applying the Backboard 1. Follow local EMS guidelines and procedures for stabilizing patient before placing him/her on backboard. 2. Apply any appropriate cervical or extrication collars for additional head and neck support.
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Lifting and Carrying
Two Operators + Two Helpers
3. Follow local EMS procedures for applying backboard. 4. Secure patient on backboard with restraints (not supplied). 5. Before moving backboard with patient on it, always check that restraints are properly arranged and restraint buckles are securely fastened.
Two Operators + Four Helpers
When using restraints with speed clips, check that speed clips are securely attached to speed-clip pins. 6. Use as many helpers as needed to safely lift and carry the weight of backboard and patient. For placement and direction of helpers, see Using Additional Help, this page.
4.4 Using Additional Help
158 kg.
158 kg. Maximum load limit
If load limit has been exceeded, inspect the backboard.
When lifting and carrying heavy patients, operators may need more than two helpers. Operators should maintain control of the backboard and direct the helpers. The chart that follows shows suggested placement for operators and helpers.
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WARNING
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control of the backboard and direct helpers.
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SECTION 5 - MAINTAINING THE BACKBOARD 5.1 Maintenance Schedule
5.3 Cleaning the Backboard
The backboard requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow a maintenance schedule.
Disinfecting (this page)
Each Month
As Needed
Each Use
The following chart represents minimum maintenance.
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Cleaning (this page)
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Inspecting (this page)
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1. Clean all surfaces of the backboard with warm water and a mild detergent. Use a stiff-bristled brush if necessary. 2. Rinse backboard with warm water. 3. Towel dry or allow to air dry.
5.4 Inspecting the Backboard Have your service technician check the following: q Is the backboard free of cracks and crevices?
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q If your service uses speed clips, are all ten speed-clip pins solidly in place and free of cracks or damage?
When using maintenance products, follow the manufacturers’ directions and read the manufacturers’ material safety data sheets.
If inspection shows damage, remove the backboard from service and destroy it to prevent accidental use of a damaged backboard.
To order Ferno cleaners and disinfectants, contact your Ferno distributor, page 9.
Important
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WARNING
Do not attempt to repair the backboard. Repairs can cause backboard performance to be unpredictable. Repairs will void the warranty.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the backboard only as described in this manual.
5.2 Disinfecting the Backboard Wipe all surfaces with disinfectant. Follow disinfectant manufacturer’s directions. Ferno recommends inspecting the backboard for obvious damage as you disinfect it.
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SECTION 6 - ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS 6.1 Accessories
Model #
Ferno offers a full line of accessories approved for use with the backboard.
430 ... Restrain Series. Nylon webbing, metal buckle 430-P ... Restraint Series. Polypropylene webbing, plastic buckle 439 ... Backboard Strap Kit 770 ... Fastrap Restraint System 773 ... Restraint Series 773-SC ... Restraint Series with Speed Clips 445 ... Universal Head Immobilizer 453 ... Cervi VII™ Adjustable Extrication Collar 455 ... HeadHugger™ Disposable Head Immobilizer 665 ... Frac Immobilizer
Ferno also offers a full line of emergency products for the EMS professional. To purchase accessories or other Ferno products, contact your Ferno distributor, below.
Description
SECTION 7 - CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer service and product support are important aspects of each Ferno product. For assistance with the backboard, contact your Ferno distributor.
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