Ferno Multi-Stretcher Pedi-Mate BRH-678-MS User manual

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USERS’ MANUAL
FERNO AUSTRALIA: 11 Johnstone Road, Brendale, Queensland 4500, Australia
T: [phone] / F: [phone] / E: [email protected]
www.ferno.com.au
BRH-678-MS Multi-Stretcher Pedi-Mate®
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Ferno Technical Support & Customer Service
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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 for 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 electronic copies are available upon
request from Customer Service.
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Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno Australia and Ferno
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Table of Contents
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................. 4
1.1 Warning...........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Important .......................................................................................................................4
1.3 Blood borne Disease Notice ....................................................................................4
1.4 Safety and Instruction Labels..................................................................................4
1.5 Symbol Glossary...........................................................................................................4
2 - OPERATOR SKILLS & TRAINING..................................................................... 5
2.1 Skills..................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Training ...........................................................................................................................5
3 - ABOUT THE PEDI-MATE ................................................................................. 6
3.1 Pedi-Mate Description ...............................................................................................6
3.2 General Specications ...............................................................................................6
4 - USING THE PEDI-MATE .................................................................................. 8
4.1 Before placing the Pedi-Mate in Service .............................................................8
4.2 General guidelines for use........................................................................................8
4.3 Preparing the cot and securing the Pedi-Mate to the cot.............................9
4.4 Loosening the harness straps .............................................................................. 11
4.5 Releasing the patient from the Pedi-Mate harness...................................... 12
4.6 Storing the Pedi-Mate............................................................................................. 12
5 - MAINTENANCE............................................................................................. 12
5.1 Maintenance schedule ........................................................................................... 12
5.2 Disinfecting the Pedi-Mate.................................................................................... 12
5.3 Cleaning the Pedi-Mate.......................................................................................... 12
5.4 Inspecting the Pedi-Mate ...................................................................................... 12
6 - LIMITED WARRANTY SUMMARY................................................................. 13
7 - FERNO CUSTOMER RELATIONS................................................................... 13
TRAINING RECORD ........................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE RECORD................................................................................... 15

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1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or
death.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or
maintenance information.
1.3 Blood borne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to blood borne diseases
such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the Pedi-Mate,
follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this
manual.
1.4 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and Instruction labels place important
information from the Users’Manual on the Pedi-Mate.
1.5 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened below appear in this users’
manual. Ferno uses symbols recognised by the
International Standards Organisation (ISO), the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the
emergency medical services industry.
Indicates a general warning of potential
injury. Specic warnings are indicated by
the words or additional symbols used with
the triangle symbol.
Use of the Pedi-Mate requires a minimum
of one trained operator.
Read the Users’Manual
The Pedi-Mate load limit is minimum 4.5 kg
and maximum 18 kg.
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to apply the Pedi-Mate.
Improper use of the Pedi-mate can cause injury. Use
the Pedi-Mate only for the purpose described in this
manual.
Improper application can cause injury. Apply the
Pedi-Mate only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
Secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose straps
may allow movement and result in injury or death of
the patient.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
Pedi-Mate only as described in this manual.
Modifying the Pedi-Mate can cause injury and
damage. Use the Pedi-Mate only as designed by
Ferno.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing
bleach, phenolics, or iodines can damage
the Pedi-Mate. Do not disinfect or clean
the Pedi-Mate with products containing
these chemicals.
4.5 kg
to 18 kg

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2.1 Skills
Operators using the Pedi-Mate need:
pA working knowledge of emergency patient-
handling procedures
pThe ability to assist the patient
pA complete understanding of the procedures
described in this manual.
2.2 Training
Trainees need to:
pFollow a training program designed by their
training ocer.
pRead this manual. For additional free users’
manuals, contact your Ferno distributor or Ferno
Customer Relations
pPractice with the Pedi-Mate before using it in
regular service
pBe tested on their understanding of the Pedi-Mate
pRecord their training information. A sample training
record sheet is provided on page 14
2 - OPERATOR SKILLS & TRAINING
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to apply the Pedi-Mate.

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3.1 Pedi-Mate Description
The Multi-Stretcher Pedi-Mate is designed to secure
infants and toddlers from 4.5 kg to 18 kg. It can be
securely attached to a wide range of cots without the
need to attach to specic mount points.
The Pedi-Mate is for professional use by one or more
trained operators. It is designed for use only in an
emergency setting and only by suitable trained
personnel. Where child restraint is needed outside of
this setting, the transport vehicle should be tted with
restraints in accordance with applicable local standards
and regulations.
The Pedi-Mate is not designed as an immobilisation
device and should not be used to immobilise the
patient or as part of an immobilisation system.
The Pedi-Mate has been dynamically crash tested with
an 18 kg crash dummy to guidelines of the Australian/
New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4535:1999 Ambulance
Restraint Systems.
FEATURES
The Multi-Stretcher Pedi-Mate oers safe restraint of
children weighing 4.5 kg to 18 kg during cot transport.
The Ferno Pedi-Mate rolls compactly allowing for ease
of storage and quick retrieval. It is made from soft,
lightweight, medical grade vinyl.
The six-point patient harness consists of three xed non
patient, webbing straps that secure the harness to the
cots backrest and mainframe. It also has two over the
shoulder straps that secure to a crotch strap with fast
release buckle and an integral chest/torso strap with
buckle and clasp. All patient straps are fully adjustable.
COMPATIBLE COTS
The Multi-Stretcher Pedi-Mate can be tted and used
with cots that have manufacturer patient crash rated
back rest and main frames that are applicable to local
standards and regulations.
3.2 General Specications
Open, Flat Metric Imperial
Width 48 cm 19”
Length 80 cm 31.5”
Rolled
Diameter 10 cm 4”
Length 48 cm 19”
Weight 1.2 kg 2.6 lb
Load Limit
Minimum 4.5 kg 10 lb
Maximum 18 kg 40 lb
Most general specications are rounded to the nearest
whole number.
For more information about the Pedi-Mate, contact
Ferno Customer Relations or your Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specications
without notice.
3 - ABOUT THE PEDI-MATE
4.5 kg
to 18 kg
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the Pedi-Mate if the
load limit has been exceeded.
(see Inspecting the Pedi-Mate)
WARNING
Improper use of the Pedi-mate can cause injury. Use
the Pedi-Mate only for the purpose described in this
manual.

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Shoulder Straps
Upper non patient
strap with U bracket
Integral chest
torso strap
U Bracket
Integral chest
torso strap
Medical grade
vinyl back pad
Shoulder strap
adjuster tab
Crotch strap
and crotch strap
buckle
Lower non patient
straps with clasp
and buckle
Lower non patient
straps with clasp
and buckle
Shoulder Straps
Chest Clip
Velcro tab for rolled storage
To request additional free Users’
Manuals, please contact Ferno
Customer Relations or download
it at www.ferno.com.au

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4 - USING THE PEDI-MATE
4.1 Before placing the Pedi-Mate in
Service
pPersonnel who will work with the Pedi-Mate need
to read this manual and practice using the Pedi-
Mate
pConrm that the Pedi-Mate operates properly.
Follow instructions in Inspecting the Pedi-
Mate, page 12.
4.2 General guidelines for use
pMedical advice is beyond the parameters of this
manual.
pIt is the Pedi-Mate users’ responsibility to ensure
safe practices for the patient and themselves.
pIt is the responsibility of qualied Emergency
Medical Service personnel to assess the patient’s
condition and determine the proper equipment
and procedures to use.
pFollow standard emergency patient-handling
procedures when using the Pedi-Mate.
pStay with the patient at all times.
pAlways use the patient harness.
pUse the Pedi-Mate only when all elements are in
good working order.
pUse the Pedi-Mate only with cots that have
manufacturer patient crash rated back rest and
main frames that are applicable to local standards
and regulations.
pNEVER use the Pedi-Mate in the front seat of an
ambulance.
pNEVER use the Pedi-Mate as an immobilisation
device or as part of an immobilisation system.
pIf the Pedi-Mate is in use at the time of a vehicular
accident, remove the Pedi-Mate from service and
replace it.
WARNING
Improper use of the Pedi-mate can cause injury. Use
the Pedi-Mate only for the purpose described in this
manual.
WARNING
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
WARNING
Secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose straps
may allow movement and result in injury or death of
the patient.

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4.3 Preparing the cot and securing the
Pedi-Mate to the cot.
1. Remove any restraints attached to the cot.
2. Raise the cot backrest and lock it in place at an
angle between 15 and 45 degrees. This will keep
the patient’s shoulders higher than the pelvis and
maintain the proper centre of gravity.
3. Unroll the Pedi-Mate and spread it at on the
cot mattress, centre the orange back pad left to
right on the mattress, unbuckle and align the two
upper non patient straps (with U bracket) to the
mid/upper point on the cot backrest. (Figure 1)
4. Position the metal U bracket on the upper non
patient strap onto the side of the backrest frame
and connect the clasp and buckle behind the
backrest frame and tighten/adjust accordingly.
NOTE: Ensure the straps for the harness mount
points are not twisted. (Figures 2 and 3) Fig 1: Pedi-Mate positioned on a cot, ready for securing
Fig 2: Position the U bracket onto the side of the backrest frame
Fig 3: Upper non patient strap tightened

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Fig 4: Lower non patient strap to a Ferno cot
Fig 5: Lower non patient strap to a Stryker cot
5. Align the two lower non patient straps with the
base of the cot backrest. Feed the two buckles
around the both main frames and connect to
the clasp and tighten/adjust accordingly. NOTE:
Ensure the straps for the harness mount points
are not twisted & the Pedi-Mate is centrally
positioned. (Figures 4 and 5)
Fig 6: Pedi-Mate securely in place
6. Ensure Pedi-Mate is centrally positioned and
securely in place. Undo and lengthen all patient
straps, buckles and restraints so the Pedi-Mate is
ready for patient. (Figure 6)