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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3237-00 February 2006
Najo
®
Backboards by Ferno
Using the Backboard
4.5 Using Additional Help
When using additional help, operators should maintain
control of the backboard and direct the helpers.
The diagram at the upper right shows suggested
placement of operators and helpers.
350 lb.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Maintain control of the backboard and
direct helpers.
WARNING
!
If the load limit has been exceeded, inspect the
backboard. See
General Specifications,
page 6, for
load limits
,
and
Inspecting the Backboard
, page 9,
for inspection points.
Load
Limit
Figure 2 - Placement of Operators and
Helpers
Lifting and Carrying
Helpers
Two
Operators
+
Four
Helpers
4.4 Using the Backboard
1. Follow local EMS stabilization guidelines and
procedures before placing the patient on the
backboard.
2. Apply any appropriate cervical or extrication
collars needed for head and neck support.
3. Follow local EMS procedures for applying the
backboard.
4. Secure the patient on the backboard with
restraints (not supplied).
5. Confirm that restraints are properly configured
and buckles are securely fastened.
If using restraints with speed clips, confirm that
they are securely attached to the speed clip pins.
6. Use as many helpers as needed to safely lift and
carry the weight of the backboard and patient.
7. If you place the patient/backboard package on a
cot for transport, secure the patient/backboard
package to the cot using the
cot
restraints.
