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4.6 Securing the Patient
Using the Pedi Mate®
1. Pull the crotch strap buckle up between the patient's legs and lay
the strap on the patient's abdomen.
2. Lift a shoulder strap over one shoulder of the patient. Place
patient's arm through the strap, then lock the buckle half into the
central buckle (Figure 7).
3. Repeat with the other shoulder strap.
4. Thread the shoulder strap on the patient's left side through the
chest clip (Figure 8) and slide the chest clip to armpit level.
TIGHTENING THE HARNESS STRAPS
To tighten the shoulder/torso straps, refer to Figure 9 and use the
following procedure:
1. Snug the shoulder strap (A) against the shoulder and chest by
pulling section B of the strap with one hand while steadying the
central buckle with the other hand.
2. Repeat with the other shoulder strap.
3. Snug the torso strap (B) by pulling on section C with one hand
while steadying the central buckle with the other hand.
4. Repeat with the other torso strap.
5. Snug the crotch strap by pulling on the free end.
B
C
A
Chest Clip
Shoulder
Strap
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WARNING
Secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose straps
may allow movement and result in injury or death of the
patient.
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