© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-2124-03 / May 2018
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WARNING
Improper application can cause injury. Apply the splints
and operate the valves only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
5 - USING THE SPLINTS
Using the Splints
5.1 Before Placing the Splints
In Service
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Personnel who will work with the splints need to read this manual.
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Confirm that the splints operate properly. See
Inspecting the Splints,
page 12.
5.2 General Guidelines for Use
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Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
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It is the users’ responsibility to ensure safe practices for the patient
and themselves.
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Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures when
applying and operating the splints.
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Applying a vacuum splint requires a minimum of two trained
operators. One operator manually stabilizes the injured area while
the second operator applies the splint.
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Stay with the patient at all times.
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Use the splints only when they are fully operational.
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Do not cut the splints.
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Use caution when using sharp objects near the splints.
5.3 Choosing the Correct Splint
Choose the splint size that best suits the injury. The splint should be
large enough to extend beyond the joints on both sides of the injury
(Figure 5 and Figure 6).
If the injury is a dislocation, the splint should be large enough to extend
beyond both sides of the dislocated joint.
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NOTICE
Sharp objects can damage the splints. Use care when using
sharp objects near the splints.
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