Models 441, 443, & 444
Users' Manual
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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-1830-01 November 1996
4.7
Cleaning the Splint
Remove the leg straps and ankle wrap and place them
in a mesh laundry bag. Machine wash them on cold/
cold using the delicate cycle and a mild detergent.
Allow them to air dry.
Clean metal surfaces of the splint with warm water
and a mild detergent. Use a stiff-bristled brush if
necessary. Rinse the detergent off with warm water.
Towel dry the splint or allow it to air dry.
4.6
Disinfecting the Splint
Wipe all surfaces with disinfectant (Bloodborne Dis-
ease Notice, page 4). Follow the disinfectant man-
ufacturer's directions for use. As you wipe it down,
check the splint for obvious damage and excessive
wear. Rinse all surfaces with warm water. Towel dry
the splint.
4.8
Inspecting the Splint
Have your service technician or an EMSAR
®
ser-
vice technician follow the instructions in Using
the Splint and check the following:
q
Are all components present and in good condi-
tion?
q
Are all nuts, bolts, and knobs securely in
place?
q
Are the leg straps in good condition (free of
fraying and cuts)?
q
Do the leg straps fasten and unfasten prop-
erly?
q
Does the traction system work properly?
q
Does the heel stand fold and unfold properly?
q
Do the lock collars work properly?
If the splint does not pass the inspection, keep
the splint out of service and see Parts and Ser-
vice (page 11). When the splint has passed the
4.5
Maintenance
Schedule
Set up and follow a maintenance schedule to insure
the long life of this splint.
Follow the maintenance schedule below as a mini-
mum.
I m p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e c a n c a u s e
serious injury. Maintain the splint as de-
scribed in this manual.
traction by pulling the traction-release ring. Unhook
the s-hook from the d-ring.
Gently slide the splint from under the patient's leg.
Wipe down the splint with disinfectant.
If the splint is visibly dirty or you suspect exposure to
body fl uids, clean and disinfect it immediately after
the ambulance call.
When using a maintenance product, follow the
manufacturer's directions and read the manufac-
turer's material safety data sheet.
Contact Ferno Customer Service to order Ferno
cleaners and disinfectants (page 12).
Keep maintenance records. Use the convenient
form on page 13.
Disinfect
(see 4.6)
Clean
(see 4.7)
Inspect
(see 4.8)
Each
Use
•
As
Needed
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•
Each
Month
Maintenance
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