Ferno Pedi Mate 678 User manual

Users’ Manual
September 2020
Pub. No. 234-2045-05
Pedi Mate®
Model 678
Read this Manual and Retain
for Future Reference

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USERS’MANUALS
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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 to the user. All other safety
measures taken by the user should be within and under consideration
of applicable regulations and local protocol. Training on the proper use
of this product must 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 Relations.
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is printed on all Ferno invoices. The complete terms and conditions of
the limited warranty, and the limitations of liability and disclaimers,
are also available upon request by calling Ferno at 1.800.733.3766 or
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Relations:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ferno Customer Relations ________________________________ 2
1 - Safety Information _____________________________________ 4
1.1 Warning__________________________________________ 4
1.2 Important ________________________________________ 4
1.3 Tip ______________________________________________ 4
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice __________________________ 4
1.5 Safety and Instruction Labels _________________________ 4
1.6 Symbol Glossary ___________________________________ 4
2 - Operator Focus ________________________________________ 5
2.1 Operator Training __________________________________ 5
3 - About the Pedi Mate ____________________________________ 6
3.1 Description _______________________________________ 6
3.2 General Specications ______________________________ 7
3.3 Components ______________________________________ 7
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 Positioning the Pedi Mate ___________________________ 9
4.4 Securing the Pedi Mate______________________________ 9
4.5 Securing the Pedi Mate on an iN∫X ___________________ 10
4.6 Securing the Patient _______________________________ 11
4.7 Releasing the Patient from the Pedi Mate Harness _______ 12
4.8 Storing the Pedi Mate ______________________________ 12
5 - Maintenance _________________________________________ 13
5.1 Maintenance Schedule_____________________________ 13
5.2 Disinfecting the Pedi Mate __________________________ 13
5.3 Cleaning the Pedi Mate ____________________________ 13
5.4 Inspecting the Pedi Mate ___________________________ 13
Training Record__________________________________________ 14
Maintenance Record _____________________________________ 15
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1  SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV-1
and hepatitis when using the Pedi Mate, follow the disinfecting and
cleaning instructions in this manual.
Safety Information
1.6 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened below are used on the Pedi Mate and/or in this
users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International
Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) and the emergency medical services industry.
Operation Requires
One Trained Operator
1.5 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information from the
Users' Manual on the Pedi Mate.
Read and follow label instructions. Illustrations showing how to attach
the Pedi Mate to the cot are printed directly on the Pedi Mate base. For
complete instructions, see“Using the Pedi Mate,”on page 8-12.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate 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.
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
General Warning of
Potential Injury Read the Users’Manual
Load Capacity
(Safe Working Load in
pounds, kilograms, stone)
10-40 lb
4.5-18.1 kg
.71- 2.86 st
1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
NOTICE

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Operator Focus
2  OPERATOR FOCUS
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the Pedi Mate.
2.1 Operator Training
Operator using the Pedi Mate®:
● must read and understand this manual.
● must have training on proper use of the Pedi Mate.
● musthavea training onemergency-medical service and emergency
patient-handling procedures.
● must have the physical ability to assist the patient.
● must practice with the Pedi Mate before using it with a patient.
● must keep training records. For a sample training record sheet, see
page 14.

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3  ABOUT THE PEDI MATE
3.1 Description
The Pedi Mate® is designed to secure infants and toddlers from 10 to 40
lbs (4.5 to 18.1 kg) on a Ferno cot.
USE
The Pedi Mateis designed for use only in an emergency setting and only
by suitably 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, including
but not limited to, the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards and Regulations.
The Pedi Mate is for professional use by one or more trained operators.
The Pedi Mate is not designed as an immobilization device and should
not be used to immobilize the patient, or as part of an immobilization
system.
FEATURES
The Pedi Mate blanket is soft, lightweight vinyl. One-piece webbing
straps with quick-release buckles attach it to Ferno cot frames at three
points.
The ve-point patient harness consists of two continuous-loop
shoulder/torso straps and a crotch strap. All secure in a central, fast-
release buckle and all are fully adjustable.
COMPATIBLE COTS
The Pedi Mate is designed for use with the following Ferno cot models:
About the Pedi Mate®
Note:The Pedi Mateis not compatible with Models 28 or 2033 chair cots.
26 Series
28-Z PROFlexx®
29-M
30-SC
35-A Series
35-A+Series
35-P PROFlexx®Series
35-X PROFlexx®Series
93-ES Series
93-EX Series
93-P PROFlexx®Series
93-H PROFlexx®Series
POWERFlexx® Series
iN∫X™ Integrated Patient Transport
& Loading System
POWER X1™
PRO 28Z™
Mondial®Monobloc
Mondial® RS2 Stretcher
Mondial® RS3 Stretcher
Mondial® RS4 Stretcher
EFX 1 Stretcher Chair
EFX 2 Stretcher
EFX 3 Stretcher
EFX Monobloc
4140 Series Stretchers
Falcon Series
Pegasus Series
CCT Series
Harrier Series
Megasus Series
POWERX
WARNING
Improper use of the Pedi Mate can cause injury. Use the
Pedi Mate only for the purpose described in this manual.
Load Capacity
Inspect the Pedi Mate if the load capacity
has been exceeded. See “Inspecting the
Pedi Mate”, on page 13.
10-40 lb
4.5-18.1 kg
.71-2.86 st

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About the Pedi Mate®
3.2 General Specications
Most general specications are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial
measurements.
For more information about the Pedi Mate contact Ferno Customer
Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specications without notice.
3.3 Components
Not Shown
Hook-and-loop storage straps on reverse surface of Pedi Mate are not visible in this view.
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Shoulder
Straps
Strap
Adjustment
Tab
Buckle and
Strap for Cot
Main Frame
Central Buckle
Crotch Strap
Crotch Strap
Adjustment
Tab
Buckle and
Strap for Cot
Main Frame
Strap
Adjustment
Tab
Chest
Clip
Blanket
Straps
for Cot
Backrest
Straps
for Cot
Backrest
Specications Imperial Metric
Load Capacity 10 - 40 lb 4.5 -18.1 kg
Load Capacity (UK) .71 - 2.86 st
Weight 2.4 lb 1.09 kg
Webbing Rating 3500 lb 1.6 mt
Dimensions Imperial Metric
Open, Flat
Width 19 in 483 mm
Length 31-1/4 in 794 mm
Rolled
Diameter 4-1/2 in 114 mm
Length 19 in 483 mm
Male-end
Buckle
Housing

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4  USING THE PEDI MATE
4.1 Before Placing the Pedi Mate in
Service
● Personnel who will work with the Pedi Mate need to read this
manual and practice using the Pedi Mate.
● Conrm that the Pedi Mate operates properly. Follow instructions
in“Inspecting the Pedi Mate,” on page 13.
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
● Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
● It is the Pedi Mate users’ responsibility to ensure safe practices for
the patient and themselves.
● It is the responsibility of the qualied Emergency Medical Service
personnel to assess the patient’s condition and determine the
proper equipment and procedures to use.
● Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures when
using the Pedi Mate.
● Stay with the patient at all times.
● Always use the patient harness.
● Use the Pedi Mate only when all elements are in good working
order.
● Use the Pedi Mate only with the approved cot models listed on
page 6.
● Never use the Pedi Mate in a captain’s chair or front seat of an
ambulance.
● Never use the Pedi Mate as an immobilization device or as part of
an immobilization system.
● If the Pedi Mateis in use at the time of a vehicular accident, remove
the Pedi Mate from service and replace it.
Using the Pedi Mate®
WARNING
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.

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4.3 Positioning the Pedi Mate
1. Remove any restraints attached to the cot.
2. Raise the cot backrest and lock 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 center of gravity.
3. Unroll the Pedi Mateand spread it at on the cot mattress with all
straps extended.
4. Center the blanket left to right on the mattress.
5. Position the blanket with the black backrest strap at the point
where you expect the patient’s shoulders to rest (Figure 1).
6. Run the ends of the backrest strap around the cot backrest until
they meet in the back, then fasten the buckle (Figure 2). Leave
some slack in the strap for nal adjustment.
4.4 Securing the Pedi Mate
Using the Pedi Mate®
Head-end
Sidearm
Casting Main Frame
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3
1. Place the patient on the Pedi Mate. If the black backrest strap is
not at the patient’s shoulder level, adjust the blanket position.
2. With the blanket properly positioned, tighten the backrest
strap by pulling very rmly on the free end of the strap until the
mattress is compressed.
3. Fasten a main frame strap by threading the tang end downward
between the cot main frame and the mattress next to the head-
end sidearm casting.
4. Wrap the strap around the cot main frame and fasten the buckle
(Figure 3). Leave a little slack in the strap for nal adjustment.
5. Repeat with the other main-frame strap.
6. Tighten each main frame strap by holding onto the buckle with
one hand and pulling rmly on the free end of the strap.
Note:To loosen a main-frame strap, unfasten it, then grasp the tang, and
pull outward. Refasten the buckle.
NOTICE
If you are installing the Pedi Mate on an iN∫X, do not use this
section. Use section 4.5, “Securing the Pedi Mate on an iN∫X,”
on page 10.

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4.5 Securing the Pedi Mate on an iN∫X
1. Place the patient on the Pedi Mate. If the black backrest strap is
not at the patient’s shoulder level, adjust the blanket position.
2. With the blanket properly positioned, tighten the backrest
strap by pulling very rmly on the free end of the strap until the
mattress is compressed.
3. Orient the tang male-end upward and with the buckle housing
facing the center of the iN∫X (Figure 4). Then thread it through
the slot of the patient surface near the head-end of the the iN∫X.
4. Wrap the strap around the slot (Figure 5) and fasten the buckle
(Figure 6). Leave a little slack in the strap for nal adjustment.
5. Repeat with the other main-frame strap.
6. Tighten each main frame strap by holding onto the buckle with
one hand and pulling rmly on the free end of the strap.
Note:To loosen a main-frame strap, unfasten it, then grasp the tang, and
pull outward. Refasten the buckle.
4
5
6
Male-end
Buckle
Housing
Buckle
Housing
NOTICE
If you are not installing the Pedi Mate on an iN∫X, do not use
this section. Use section 4.4, “Securing the Pedi Mate “ on
page 9.
Using the Pedi Mate®