Using The NEOMaTe
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1. Open Flat Width 10 5 in Length 21 in Folded Length 13 in Width 10 5 in Height 3 5 in Weight 2 6 lb Load Limit Minimum 7 lb 3 2 kg Maximum 14 Ib 6 4 kg Webbing Rating 3500 Ib 1 6 mt Components Straps for Cot Backrest Additional pads to stabilize child Buckle and strap for cot Main Frame Not Shown Hook and loop storage straps on reverse surface of Neomate are not visible in this view Most general specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial measurements For more information about the Neomate contact Ferno Customer Relations page 2 or your Ferno distributor Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice Shoulder Strap Chest Clip Central Buckle About the Neomate Halo Pad Straps for Cot Backrest Buckle and strap for cot Main Frame Using the Neomate Model Neomate USING THE NEOMATE Before Placing the Neomate in Service ar 2 Improper application can cause injury Apply the e Personnel who will work with the Neomate need to Neomate only as described in this manual read this manual and practice using the Neomate e Confirm that the Neomate operates properly Follow instructions in Inspecting the Neomate page 12 An unattended patient can be injured Stay with the General Guidelines for Use patient at all times e Medical advice is beyond the param2. HO GFERNO Users Manual When It s Critical N N dI AMBULANUE USE ONLY Neomate Infant Restraint System Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference Ferno Technical Support Customer service and product support are important aspects of each Ferno product Please have the product serial number available when calling and include it in all written communications For technical support questions Telephone Toll free Telephone 1 800 733 3766 ext 1010 1 937 382 1451 ext 1010 Email quality products ferno com Ferno Customer Relations For ordering assistance or general information CANADA ANDTHE U S A Telephone Toll free Telephone 1 937 382 1451 Fax Toll free 1 888 388 1349 Fax 1 937 382 1191 www ferno com 1 877 733 0911 Internet ALL OTHER LOCATIONS For assistance or information please contact your Ferno distributor If you do not have a Ferno distributor please contact Ferno Customer Relations Ferno Washington Inc 70 Weil Way Wilmington Ohio 45177 9371 U S A Telephone 1 937 382 1451 Fax 1 937 382 6569 Internet www ferno com EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE Ferno UK Limited Stubs Beck Lane Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4TZ United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1274 851999 Fax 44 0 1274 851111 Internet www ferno co uk Disclaimer This manual contains general instructions for the use operation and care of this product The instructions are not all inclusive Saf
3. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations The Neomate is for professional use by one or more trained operators The Neomate 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 Neomate blanket is soft lightweight vinyl One piece webbing straps with quick release buckles attach it to Ferno cot frames at three points The five 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 Neomate is designed for use with the following Ferno cot models 26 Series Mondial RS2 Stretcher 28 Z PROFlexx Mondial RS3 Stretcher 29 M Mondial RS4 Stretcher 30 SC EFX 1 Stretcher Chair 35 A Series EFX 2 Stretcher 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 EFX 3 Stretcher EFX MonoBloc 4140 Series Stretchers Falcon Range Hawk Range Pegasus Range CCT Range Megasus Note The Neomate is not compatible with Models 28 or 2033 chair cots Improper use of the Neomate can cause injury Use the Neomate only for the purpose described in this manual LOAD LIMIT If the load limit has been exceeded see Inspecting the Neomate page 12 Model Neomate General Specifications
4. e 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 Relations Model Neomate Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno Washington 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 Limited Warranty Statement The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty which 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 1 937 382 1451 USERS MANUAL To request additional free users manuals contact Ferno Customer Relations your Ferno distributor or visi
5. e crotch region Additional horizontal restraints with plastic buckles are provided to hug the infant and provide lateral support and containment for the child The EMT Paramedic should determine if these horizontal restraints may cause issues in instances of labored breathing or upper body injuries and decide on their use Safety Information Model Neomate SAFETY INFORMATION Warning Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in injury or death Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the Neomate Improper use of the Neomate can cause injury Use the Neomate only for the purpose described in this manual Improper application can cause injury Apply the Neomate 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 Neomate only as described in this manual Important Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance information Bloodborne Disease Notice To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV 1 and hepatitis when using the Neomate follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual Symbol Glossary The symbols defined below a
6. eters of this manual e Itisthe Neomate users responsibility to ensure safe practices for the patient and themselves Secure and snug all straps Unsecured or loose straps may allow movement and result in injury or e It is the responsibility of the qualified Emergency death of the patient Medical Service personnel to assess the patient s condition and determine the proper equipment and procedures to use e Follow standard emergency patient handling pro cedures when using the Neomate e Stay with the patient at all times e Always use the patient harness e Usethe Neomate only when all elements are in good working order e Use the Neomate only with the approved cot models listed on page 6 e Never use the Neomate in a captain s chair or front seat of an ambulance e Never use the Neomate as an immobilization device or as part of an immobilization system e If the Neomate is in use at the time of a vehicular accident remove the Neomate from service and replace it Model Neomate Positioning the NeoMate l 2 Remove any restraints attached to the cot Raise the cot backrest and lock n 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 Unroll the Neomate and spread it flat on the cot mattress with all straps extended Center the blanket left to right on the mattress Position the blanket with the g
7. etween the patient s legs and lay the strap on the patient s abdomen 2 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 3 Repeat with the other shoulder strap 4 Thread the shoulder strap on the patient s left side through the chest clip Figure 5 and slide the chest clip to armpit level 5 To snug the shoulder torso straps refer to Figure 6 and use the following procedure o 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 o Repeat with the other shoulder strap o Snug the torso strap B by pulling on section C with one hand while steadying the central buckle with the other hand o Repeat with the other torso strap 6 Ensure the crotch strap is fastened crotch strap is of fixed length not adjustable Model Neomate Figure 4 Fastening a Shoulder Strap W O 4 PN Shoulder Strap Figure 6 Fastening a Shoulder Strap Model Neomate LOOSENING THE HARNESS STRAPS To loosen the straps refer to Figures 7 and 8 and use the following procedures le Grasp the adjustment tab Figure 7 with one hand and pull the torso strap B back through the tab with your other hand Steady the central buckle with one hand and loosen the shoulder strap A by pulling 1t upward with the
8. other hand Repeat with the other shoulder torso strap Releasing the Patient from the Neomate Harness l 2 Loosen the crotch strap Slide the chest clip down toward the central buckle and unthread the shoulder strap on the patient s left side from the clip Press the red release button in the central buckle and pull the buckle slightly downward to release the shoulder straps from the buckle Loosen the shoulder straps and slide them away from the patient s body Lift the patient from the Neomate according to local protocols Storing the Neomate l Detach the Neomate from the cot and spread it flat on the cot mattress Attach the shoulder straps to the central buckle and adjust all straps to lay smoothly against the blanket Fold the backrest straps across the blanket Fold the crotch panel up toward the center of the blanket Fold the cot main frame straps and the lower blanket panels across the center of the Neomate Beginning at the crotch panel fold the Neomate upward Secure the roll with the hook and loop straps Using the Neomate Figure 7 Loosening the Strap Figure 8 Loosening the Crotch Strap Maintenance Model Neomate 5 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The Neomate 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
9. portant Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach phenolics or iodines can damage the Neomate Do not use products containing these chemicals Important If the Neomate is in use at the time of a vehicular accident remove the Neomate from service and replace it U S A NOTICE The cot is for use with ambulances that meet the requirements of the Star of Life certification via Federal Ambulance Specification KKK A 1822 For information contact Federal Supply Services Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 E L Enfant Plaza SW Washington DC 204 Training Record Model Neomate TRAINING RECORD Training Method Model Neomate MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Performed
10. products follow the manufacturers directions and read the manufacturers material safety data sheets Disinfecting the Neomate Wipe or spray disinfectant on all Neomate and surfaces and straps Follow the disinfectant manufacturer s directions for application and contact time Cleaning the Neomate Hand wash the Neomate 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 alr dry Do not immerse the buckles in water Inspecting the Neomate Have your services equipment maintenance personnel inspect the Neomate regularly Follow the inspection checklist If the inspection shows damage or excessive wear remove the Neomate from service Ferno recommends that in addition to scheduled maintenance operators perform a visual inspection each time the Neomate is used If damage is noted remove the Neomate from service immediately and replace it INSPECTION CHECKLIST e Are all components present e Is the Neomate free of excessive wear e Is all stitching secure e Do the central buckle and adjustment tabs operate properly and smoothly e Are there cuts or tears in the blanket or straps Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the Neomate only as described in this manual Minimum Maintenance Intervals lt x Disinfecting thispage ef Cleaning this page Jel O s Needed Inspecting this peg Im
11. re used on the Neomate 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 A General Warning of Read the Users Potential Injury Manual Operation Requires One Trained Operator Load Limit Model Neomate Operator Skills OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING Skills Operators using the Neomate need a working knowledge of emergency patient handling procedures the ability to assist the patient Training Operator need to read and understand this manual be trained on the use of the Neomate practice with the Neomate before using it with a patient record their training information A sample training record sheet is provided on page 13 Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the Neomate About the Neomate Model Neomate ABOUT THE NEOMATE Description The Neomate is designed to secure infants and toddlers from 7 to 14 lbs 3 2 to 6 4 kg on a Ferno cot USE The Neomate 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 fitted with restraints in accordance with applicable local standards and regulations including but not limited to the United States Federal
12. rey backrest strap at the point where you expect the patient s shoulders to rest Figure 1 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 final adjustment Securing the Neomate E Place the patient on the Neomate If the grey backrest strap is not at the patients shoulder level adjust the blanket position With the blanket properly positioned tighten the backrest strap by pulling very firmly on the free end of the strap until the mattress is compressed Fasten a main frame strap by threading the free end downward between the cot main frame and the mattress next to the head end sidearm casting Wrap the strap up around the cot main frame and fasten the buckle Figure 3 Leave a little slack in the strap for final adjustment Repeat with the other main frame strap Tighten each main frame strap by holding onto the buckle with one hand and pulling firmly on the free end of the strap Note To loosen a main frame strap unfasten it then grasp the buckle tang and pull outward Refasten the buckle Using the Neomate Sidearm Casting Main Frame Figure 3 Attach a Strap to the Cot Main Frame Using the Neomate Securing the Patient Secure and snug all straps Unsecured or loose straps may allow movement and result in injury or death of the patient 1 Pull the crotch strap buckle up b
13. t www ferno com General Information This product is to be used by trained medical staff only The Neomate is designed for the emergency transport of infants weighing between 3 2 kg and 6 4 kg or 7 to 14 Ibs who are deemed by the medical professional too small to be transported by using the Pedimate All care should be taken by the medical professional in determining if this product is correct for the safe securement of the infant during transport and whether or not an alternative conveyance device such as a commercially tested infant car seat should be used instead The Neomate has been dynamically tested on a Ferno cot trolley to meet CEN standards for crash retention It should be firmly secured to the cot trolley before the infant is secured within it The top grey restraint should be looped around the cot trolley backrest with the buckles correctly engaged and the slack webbing tightened by using the restraint adjuster The two lower grey restraints should be looped around each main frame rails near the siderails Both restraints should then be tightened by using the adjusters The Neomate should be positioned on the cot trolley so that when the backrest is raised slightly the infant is sitting in a semi upright position and not laying supine Once the device is properly positioned and secured the infant can be placed in the Neomate using the familiar five point harness system that comes over the child s shoulders and under th
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