SET UP
The
CMC Rescue Patient Tie-In System
provides a fast
and easy means of safely securing a patient in a Split-Apart
Stretcher. For optimal results, we recommend that all points
be connected to the lower stretcher rail. Secure the ad-
juster buckle assembly at the head and at the foot end of
the stretcher halves.
1. Using the double pass buckle, attach each blue web
strap to the rail at the middle section of the stretcher.
An extra wrap around the rail will help keep it secure
during storage or transport.
2. Attach the blue snap assembly to the rail on the other
side of the stretcher.
3. Then connect the adjuster buckle assembly on the side
you started on.
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Finish by connecting the red web assembly opposite of
the blue so the set up on each side is a mirror of the
other side. The setup may vary depending on user pref-
erence and/or the style or construction of the stretcher.
PATIENT LOADING
Prior to placing the subject in the stretcher, the straps
should be loosened and folded outside the stretcher rails.
After the patient has been properly placed in the stretcher,
simply connect the O-Rings to the opposing snap hooks,
resulting in the web forming "X-patterns” on the patient’s
torso and legs. The straps should then be pulled snug
through the adjuster buckles.
Double check patient comfort and strap placement before
continuing with the operation. If a vertical lift is being per-
formed, consider using the CMC Rescue Patient Tie-In
System Pelvic Harness for additional security. The straps
should be pulled snug and properly stowed when not in
use.
Note on Plastic Litters and Toboggans
Use caution if using a stretcher without tubular frame mem-
bers. Manufacturer’s instructions should be followed and
the Patient Tie-In assembly secured only to structural load
bearing points (example shown at right).
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