USER´S MANUAL – Sitmed Equipamentos Médicos Ltda
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PARTS AND FEATURES
A) Structure in rotomolded polyethylene.
B) Spider-style immobilization belt (optional).
C) Wide handles for transport and head immobilizers adaptation.
Open all the straps of the Spider belt in only one side. Lay the patient on the board performing a block transfer maneuver (A) or a 90
degrees rolling block (B). After lying the patient on the board, pass the open straps on him, adjusting positions as needed and affixing them
on the board, using the specific openings for the passage of the straps.
At the end of immobilization the patient's final position should be equal to that of the image (C). For a more effective and safe
immobilization, a neck collar and head immobilizer should be used. For greater safety it is recommended to transport the patient with four
rescuers, placed in the positions indicated on the illustration (D) placed on positions 1, 2, 3 and 4. Depending on the patient's weight, two
rescuers additional help may be necessary, as they can be placed as illustrated at positions A and B.
Figure A – Block transfer: Lift the patient by keeping the spine stabilized and lying on the board.
Figure B – 90 degrees rolling: Roll the patient sideways, keeping the spine stabilized, placing the board underneath the patient, and roll him back to the original position.
IMMOBILIZATION BOARD MIS 100 – MEDUSE
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A
C
USAGE SUGGESTION
A
B
The immobilization process presented here is just a suggestion, based on already existing patterns and routines.
The process of immobilizing patients using the board should only be carried out by qualified professionals and must
meet specific regulations or laws of each country, being Sitmed® equipment’s just a facilitator.
The transport of the board inside ambulances or rescue vehicles must be done in niches, specific compartments or
affixed to the structure of the vehicle, avoiding that it moves during possible collisions or overturns. Sitmed is not
responsible for the way the boards are transported inside the vehicles.
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