Ferno Pedi-Mate Plus 678 User manual

Users’ Manual
Read this Manual and Retain
for Future Reference
Pedi-Mate® PLUS Model 678

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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.
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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
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
Ferno Customer Relations ________________________________ 2
2 - Operator Focus ________________________________________ 5
2.1 Skills_____________________________________________ 5
2.2 Training __________________________________________ 5
3 - About the Pedi-Mate® PLUS _____________________________ 6
3.1 Description _______________________________________ 6
3.2 General Specications ______________________________ 7
3.3 Components ______________________________________ 7
4 - Using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS ______________________________ 8
4.1 Before Placing the Pedi-Mate®PLUS in Service ___________ 8
4.2 General Guidelines for Use___________________________ 8
4.3 Positioning the Pedi-Mate®PLUS _____________________ 9
4.4 Securing the Pedi-Mate®PLUS _______________________ 9
4.5 Securing the Patient _______________________________ 10
4.6 Releasing the Patient from the Pedi-Mate®PLUS Harness _ 11
4.7 Storing the Pedi-Mate®PLUS ________________________ 11
5 - Maintenance _________________________________________ 12
5.1 Maintenance Schedule_____________________________ 12
5.2 Disinfecting the Pedi-Mate®PLUS ____________________ 12
5.3 Cleaning the Pedi-Mate®PLUS ______________________ 12
5.4 Inspecting the Pedi-Mate®PLUS _____________________ 12
Training Record__________________________________________ 13
Maintenance 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.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance
information.
Important
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®PLUS, 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®PLUS 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®PLUS.
Read and follow label instructions. Illustrations showing how to attach
the Pedi-Mate®PLUS to the cot are printed directly on the Pedi-Mate®
PLUS base. For complete instructions, see “Using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS,”
on page 8-11.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit
only trained personnel to operate the Pedi-Mate PLUS™.
Improper use of the Pedi-Mate®PLUS can cause injury.
Use the Pedi-Mate®PLUS only for the purpose described
in this manual.
Improper application can cause injury. Apply the Pedi-
Mate®PLUS 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®PLUS 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)
10-100 lb
4.5-45.4 kg
.71-15.7 st

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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®PLUS.
2.1 Operator Training
Operator using the Product:
● must read and understand this manual.
● must have training on proper use of the Pedi-Mate®PLUS.
● musthavea trainingon emergency-medical service andemergency
patient-handling procedures.
● must have the physical ability to assist the patient.
● must practice with the Pedi-Mate®PLUS before using it with a
patient.
● must keep training records. For a sample training record sheet, see
page 13.

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3  ABOUT THE PEDIMATE® PLUS
3.1 Description
The Pedi-Mate®PLUS is designed to secure infants and toddlers from 10
to 100 lbs (4.5 to 45.4 kg) on a Ferno cot.
USE
The Pedi-Mate®PLUS is 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®PLUS is for professional use by one or more trained
operators.
The Pedi-Mate®PLUS 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®PLUS 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®PLUS is designed for use with all Ferno cot models with
the exception of Model 28 and 2033 chair cots. Additional accessory
required for the iN∫X™ Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System™.
About the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
WARNING
Improper use of the Pedi-Mate®PLUS can cause injury.
Use the Pedi-Mate®PLUS only for the purpose described
in this manual.
Load Capacity
Inspect the Pedi-Mate®PLUS if the
load capacity has been exceeded. See
“Inspecting the Pedi-Mate®PLUS”, on page
12.
10-100 lb
4.5-45.4 kg
.71-15.7 st

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About the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
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®PLUS 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®PLUS are not visible in this view.
Shoulder
Straps
Strap
Adjustment
Tab
Buckle & Strap for
Cot Main Frame
Central Buckle
Crotch Strap
Crotch Strap
Adjustment Tab
Buckle & Strap for
Cot Main Frame
Strap
Adjustment
Tab
Chest
Clip
Blanket
Strap
for Cot
Backrest
Straps
for Cot
Backrest
Specications Imperial Metric
Load Capacity 10 - 100 lb 4.5 - 45.4 kg
Load Capacity (UK) - .71 - 15.7 st
Weight 3.5 lb 1.6 kg
Webbing Rating 3500 lb 1.6 mt
Dimensions Imperial Metric
Open, Flat
Width 19 in 48.3 cm
Length 35.5 in 90.2 cm
Rolled
Diameter 4-1/2 in 114 mm
Length 19 in 483 mm
FLOATING STRAP SYSTEM
Chest Strap
FLOATING STRAP SYSTEM
Strap for Cot Backrest
FLOATING STRAP SYSTEM
Chest Strap
FLOATING STRAP SYSTEM
Strap for Cot Backrest

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4  USING THE PEDIMATE®PLUS
4.1 Before Placing the Pedi-Mate®PLUS in
Service
● Personnel who will work with the Pedi-Mate®PLUS need to read
this manual and practice using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS.
● Conrm that the Pedi-Mate®PLUS operates properly. Follow
instructions in “Inspecting the Pedi-Mate®PLUS” on page 12.
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
● Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
● It is the Pedi-Mate®PLUS 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®PLUS.
● Stay with the patient at all times.
● Always use the patient harness.
● Use the Pedi-Mate®PLUS only when all elements are in good
working order.
● Use the Pedi-Mate®PLUS only with the approved cot models listed
on page 6.
● Never use the Pedi-Mate®PLUS in a captain’s chair or front seat of
an ambulance.
● Never use the Pedi-Mate®PLUS as an immobilization device or as
part of an immobilization system.
● If the Pedi-Mate®PLUS is in use at the time of a vehicular accident,
remove the Pedi-Mate®PLUSfrom service and replace it.
Using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
WARNING
Improper application can cause injury. Apply the Pedi-
Mate®PLUS 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®PLUS
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-Mate®PLUS and 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 so that the base of the blanket, where
patient will be seated, is at the joint of the cot (Figure 1). The black
backrest strap will be in the area where you expect the patient’s
shoulders to rest.
6. Run the ends of the backrest strap around the cot backrest until
they meet in the back, then fasten the buckle. Leave some slack in
the strap for nal adjustment.
7. Position the grey and black oating strap system a the point
where the patient’s chest is expected to rest.
8. Run the ends of the grey and black oating strap system around
the cot backrest until they meet on the side, then fasten the buckle
(Figure 2). Leave some slack in the strap for nal adjustment
4.4 Securing the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
1. Place the patient on the Pedi-Mate®PLUS. 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.
Using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
Head-end
Sidearm
Casting
Main Frame
1
2
3
Base of the
blanket at
joint of the
cot

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4.5 Securing the Patient
Using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
1. Pull the crotch strap buckle up between the patient's legs and lay
the strap on the patient's abdomen.
2. Wrap the black chest strap of the grey and black oating strap
system around the patient’s chest and fasten under the shoulder
straps. Snug the chest strap by pulling the free end, leaving
enough slack to permit normal breathing.
3. Lift a shoulder strap over one shoulder of the patient. Place
patient's arm through the strap, then lock the buckle half into the
central buckle (Figure 4).
4. Repeat with the other shoulder strap.
5. Thread the shoulder strap on the patient’s left side through the
chest clip (Figure 5) and slide the chest clip up to rest on top of
the black chest strap.
B
C
A
Chest Clip
Shoulder
Strap
4
WARNING
Secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose straps
may allow movement and result in injury or death of the
patient.
5
6
TIGHTENING THE HARNESS STRAPS
To tighten the shoulder/torso straps, refer to Figure 6 and use the
following procedure:
1. Snug the shoulder strap (A) against the shoulder and chest by
pulling section B of the strap with one hand while steadying the
central buckle with the other hand.
2. Repeat with the other shoulder strap.
3. Snug the torso strap (B) by pulling on section C with one hand
while steadying the central buckle with the other hand.
4. Repeat with the other torso strap.
5. Snug the crotch strap by pulling on the free end.
WARNING
Do not fasten black strap too tightly over the chest. Must
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LOOSENING THE HARNESS STRAPS
To loosen the straps, refer to Figures 7 and 8 and use the following
procedure:
1. Grasp the adjustment tab (Figure 7) with one hand and pull the
torso strap (B) back through the tab with your other hand.
2. Steady the central buckle with one hand and loosen the shoulder
strap (A) by pulling it upward with the other hand.
3. Repeat with the other shoulder/torso strap.
4. Loosen the crotch strap by grasping the adjustment tab with one
hand and pulling downward on the portion of the strap that rests
against the body (Figure 8). AB
Adjustment
Tab
4.6 Releasing the Patient from the
Pedi-Mate®PLUS Harness
1. Loosen the crotch strap.
2. Slide the chest clip down toward the central buckle and unthread
the shoulder strap on the patient's left side from the clip.
3. Press the red release button in the central buckle and pull the
buckle slightly downward to release the shoulder straps from the
buckle.
4. Loosen the shoulder straps and slide them away from the patient's
body.
5. Loosen and unclip the black oating chest strap.
6. Lift the patient from the Pedi-Mate®PLUS according to local
protocols.
4.7 Storing the Pedi-Mate® PLUS
1. Detach the Pedi-Mate®PLUS from the cot and spread it at on the
cot mattress.
2. Attach the shoulder straps to the central buckle and adjust all
straps to lay smoothly against the blanket.
3. Fold the backrest straps across the blanket.
4. Fold the crotch panel up toward the center of the blanket.
5. Fold the cot main-frame straps and the lower blanket panels
across the center of the Pedi-Mate®PLUS.
6. Beginning at the crotch panel, roll the Pedi-Mate®PLUS upward.
Secure the roll with the hook-and-loop straps.
Using the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
7
8
Adjustment
Tab
Crotch Strap

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5  MAINTENANCE
5.1 Maintenance Schedule
The Pedi-Mate®PLUS requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow a
maintenance schedule (see maintenance record sheet on page 14). The
table at right represents minimum intervals for maintenance.
When using maintenance products, follow the manufacturers' directions
and read the manufacturers' material safety data sheets.
5.2 Disinfecting the Pedi-Mate®PLUS
Wipe or spray disinfectant on all Pedi-Mate®PLUS and surfaces and
straps. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's directions for application
and contact time.
5.3 Cleaning the Pedi-Mate® PLUS
Hand wash the Pedi-Mate®PLUS blanket and straps with warm, soapy
water and a clean cloth or soft brush. Rinse with clear water. Dry the
blanket with a towel and allow the straps to air dry.
Do not immerse the buckles in water.
5.4 Inspecting the Pedi-Mate® PLUS
Have your services equipment maintenance personnel inspect the Pedi-
Mate®PLUS regularly. Follow the inspection checklist below.
If the inspection shows damage or excessive wear, remove the Pedi-
Mate®PLUS from service. Ferno recommends that in addition to
scheduled maintenance, operators perform a visual inspection each
time the Pedi-Mate®PLUS is used. If damage is noted, remove the Pedi-
Mate®PLUS from service immediately and replace it.
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
● Are all components present?
● Is the Pedi-Mate®PLUS free of excessive wear?
● Is all stitching secure?
● Do the central buckle and adjustment tabs operate properly and
smoothly?
● Are there cuts or tears in the blanket or straps?
Maintenance
U.S.A. NOTICE
The cot is for use with ambulances that meet the requirements of
the“Star of Life”certication via Federal Ambulance Specication
KKK-A-1822. For information, contact:
Federal Supply Services, Specications Section
Suite 8100
470 E. L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 204
Minimum
Maintenance Each Use As Needed Monthly
Disinfecting (this page) •
Cleaning (this page) • •
Inspecting (this page) • •
WARNING
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
Pedi-Mate®PLUS only as described in this manual.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach, phenolics,
or iodines can damage the Pedi-Mate®PLUS. Do not use
products containing these chemicals.
Important
If the Pedi-Mate®PLUS is in use at the time of a vehicular
accident, remove the Pedi-Mate®PLUS from service and
replace it.

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Training Record
Date Printed Name Signature
Training Method Trainer
Initials
Read
Manual
Video/
Online Hands-On
TRAINING RECORD

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Date Maintenance Performed By
MAINTENANCE RECORD

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Date Maintenance Performed By
MAINTENANCE RECORD

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