curaplex Quick-Connect Carrier User manual

Distributed by:
Sarnova HC, LLC’s family of companies:
Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Cardio Partners Inc.,
Emergency Medical Products, Inc.& Tri-anim Health Services, Inc.
5000 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. |Dublin, OH 43016
855.287.2759 |www.curaplex.com USER MANUAL
QUICK-CONNECT
CARRIER
ITEM: 3245-19123

Training Requirements:
2 x Staff
1 x Patient
1 x Quick-Connect Carrier Stretcher
Points to Remember:
• Use the Quick-Connect Carrier only on at surfaces.
• Pull the patient’s clothing tight at the shoulders and bottom to prevent pinching.
• Pull the patient’s clothing out laterally, never upwards, otherwise spinal column
movement may occur.
• Minimal movement of the patient should occur during the application.
•The steps outlined in this manual are general guidelines for use. Always remember to
use local protocol when using the Quick-Connect Carrier.
Split the Quick-Connect Carrier in half and place appropriate sections on either side of the patient.
To apply Quick-Connect Carrier both operators now move to the same side of the patient.
Side By Side Application:
Both operators place the Quick-Connect Carrier at the patient’s side.
Extend the Quick-Connect Carrier to the correct length before splitting. For measuring the device,
position the Quick-Connect Carrier so that a shoulder speed clip attachment point lies 1 cm below
the level of the patient’s shoulders.
Loosen the leg extension locks and adjust the leg section to correct length (heels of patient’s feet
level with the bottom of the foot plate). Re-tighten locks to nger pressure only.
Operator 1, at the patient’s chest, grasps patient’s clothing at the shoulder with their upper hand
and gently pulls the clothing tight laterally to prevent pinching during the Quick-Connect Carrier
application. Operator 1’s lower hand is placed on the side of the Break-Apart Stretcher lower
down.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Operator 2, at the patient’s pelvis, grasps the patient’s clothing at the patient’s bottom with his
upper hand and gently pulls the clothing tight laterally to prevent pinching during the Break-Apart
Stretcher application. Operator 2’s lower hand is placed on the side of the stretcher at the leg
extension pole.
The side of the stretcher is slowly and gently slid under the patient until it is about half-way under
the patient.
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Both operators move to the opposite side of the patient and carry out step 5 again until the lock-
ing mechanisms at the head and foot ends are touching.
Both operators now move to the head end of the Quick-Connect Carrier. While operator 1 closes
the head locking mechanism, operator 2 places lateral inward pressure on the sides of the Quick-
Connect Carrier stretcher, no more than 30 cm from the locking pin to allow the 2 halves of the
lock to come together easily.
Operator 2 moves to the foot end of the Quick-Connect Carrier and closes the foot locking
mechanism.
At the same time, Operator 1 straddles over the patient and pulls the clothing laterally at the
patient’s pelvis, while helping to close the locks by using his heels against the extension poles.
The patient can now be immobilized to the Quick-Connect Carrier for transport.
If the patient is supine on the Quick-Connect Carrier, place the Quick-Connect Carrier on the
ambulance stretcher with the head of the stretcher pre-raised one notch so that there is no
pressure on the patient’s spinal column.
• Use the Quick-Connect Carrier only on at surfaces.
• Pull the patient’s clothing tight at the shoulders and bottom to prevent pinching.
• Pull the patient’s clothing out laterally, never upwards, otherwise spinal column
movement may occur.
• Minimal movement of the patient should occur during the application.
•The steps outlined in this manual are general guidelines for use. Always remember to
use local protocol when using the Quick-Connect Stretcher.
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
Points to Remember:
Scissor Application:
Training Requirements:
2 x Staff
1 x Patient
1 x Break-Apart Stretcher
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Training Requirements:
2 x Staff
1 x Patient
1 x Quick-Connect Carrier Stretcher

The operator places the Quick-Connect Carrier at the patient’s side.
Extend the Quick-Connect Carrier to the correct length before splitting. For measuring the device,
position the Stretcher so that the shoulder speed clip attachment point lies 1 cm below the level
of the patient’s shoulders.
Loosen the Quick-Connect Carrier s leg extension locks and adjust the leg section to the correct
length (patient's heels of feet level with the bottom of the foot plate). Re-tighten locks to nger
pressure only.
Split the Quick-Connect Carrier at the foot end (leaving head end closed) and straddle over
patient’s legs.
The Quick-Connect Carrier is now laid on the ground with the bottom of the body plates level
with the patients arms.
Slide the Quick-Connect Carrier down the patient into position until the head locking mechanism
is 2 cm above the top of the patient’s head.
The operator now grasps the patient’s clothing at their shoulders and gently pulls the clothes
tight laterally to prevent pinching during the application.
The operator then places their feet at sides of the Quick-Connect Carrier, with the heels of the
feet against the stretcher, begins to push the side plates of the stretcher under the patient until the
plates touch the patient’s bottom.
The operator now moves down to the patient’s pelvic region and again straddles over the patient.
The operator then grasps the patient’s clothing at the patient’s bottom and gently pulls the clothes
out laterally so they are tight (to prevent pinching).
The operator’s feet are placed at the sides of the Quick-Connect Carrier, and with the heels of the
feet at the leg extension poles, begins to push the side plates of the stretcher under the patient
until both sides of the foot locking mechanism touch.
Once both sides of the foot locking mechanism touch, the operator turns around, again places
feet at the sides of the Quick-Connect Carrier with their heels at the leg extension poles,
provides inward lateral pressure with the heels of their feet and closes the locking mechanism.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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The patient can now be immobilized to the Quick-Connect Carrier Stretcher for transport.
If the patient is supine on the Quick-Connect Carrier with a potential of actual SCI, place the
Quick-Connect Carrier on the ambulance stretcher with the head of the ambulance stretcher pre-
raised one notch so that there is no pressure on the spinal column.
1. Wipe or spray all surfaces of the Quick-Connect Carrier with warm water and a mild detergent.
If necessary, use a stiff bristled brush (do not use a wire brush).
2. Rinse the backboard with warm water.
3. Dry the backboard with a towel or allow it to air dry.
REV.0-2017-10-17
Care Instructions:
Restraints and Head Immobilizer:
Cleaning:
The Quick-Connect Carrier requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow a maintenance
schedule. Always inspect the stretcher after use to make sure that all hinges and locking
mechanisms are functioning properly.
If any damage is detected, refrain from using the stretcher and contact the manufacturer for replace-
ment parts.
Periodically lubricate extension poles and hinges to help keep the stretcher free from jams.
Always use patient restraints. Use a head immobilizer and cervical collar as required per local
protocol. Each stretcher model has slots for hand holds, patient restraints and head immobilizer
straps. Always lift the stretcher by hand using designated hand holds.
Maintenance:
• Wipe with a 3% Chlorine Solution.
• Air dry.
Decontamination Process:
Distributed by:
Sarnova HC, LLC’s family of companies:
Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Cardio Partners Inc.,
Emergency Medical Products, Inc.& Tri-anim Health Services, Inc.
5000 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. |Dublin, OH 43016
855.287.2759 |www.curaplex.com
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