Users' Manual
Models 441, 443, & 444
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-1830-01 November 1996
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The heel stand elevates the injured leg.
To unfold the heel stand, pull the stand-release
ring, and pull down the heel stand. Release the
heel stand-release ring and make certain the heel
stand is locked into place.
To fold the heel stand, pull the stand-release ring,
and fold up the heel stand.
2.5
Adjustable
Length
The overall length of the splint is adjustable to fi t
each patient's leg.
To adjust the length of the splint, loosen the lock
collars by turning them counterclockwise. Pull or
push the splint to the appropriate length. Tight-
en the lock collars by turning them clockwise.
2.6
Heel
Stand
3.1
Skills
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Operators should have a working knowledge of emergency patient-handling procedures.
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Operators should have the ability to assist the patient.
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Operators should have a complete understanding of the procedures described in this manual.
3.2 Training
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Trainees should follow a training plan approved by the EMS training offi cer.
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Trainees should read this manual.
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Trainees should practice using the splint before using with a patient.
Test each trainee's understanding of the splint.
Keep training records. A convenient form is provided on page 13.
SECTION 3 - OPERATOR CONSIDERATIONS
Lock Collar (2)
Stand-release
Ring
