Residual Risk; Technical Data And Components; Proper Use; Applying The Head Restraint Base To The Spine Board - Spencer CONTOUR Benutzungs- Und Wartungshandbuch

Improper use may result in injury or permanent disability. Always follow the procedures and protocols approved by the relevant Emergency Medical Service.
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These instructions provide information on the functionality and application of the device and do not address patient positioning procedures, for which it is advisable
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to always follow the guidelines of the relevant emergency medical service.
• To preserve the life of the device, protect it as much as possible from UV rays and adverse weather conditions.
• If the product is found to be malfunctioning, immediately use a similar device to ensure continuity of ongoing operations. Non-compliant devices must be taken out of
service.
• The device must only be used by trained personnel.
• Qualified personnel must be present during use of the device.
• At least two rescuers must be present for correct application of the device.
• Operators must be able to assess the patient's injuries and decide whether the use of the device is appropriate.
• Before using the head or ankle restraints, assess the need for their application according to the clinical condition of the patient and make sure that the most suitable type
of device is used.
• Operators must be able to assess the most suitable type of head restraint for use, taking into account the type of patient and the characteristics of the injuries.
• The device must not be exposed, much less come into contact with thermal sources of combustion or flammable agents.
• Always check the conditions of all parts before use.
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RESIDUAL RISK

No residual risks, or rather risks that could arise despite compliance with all warnings in this user manual, have been identified.
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TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPONENTS

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Cushions: Made of polyurethane foam, they immobilise the patient's head from lateral movement.
Base: Made of padded PVC, or rigid polyethylene for the HP versions, it is used for anchoring to the primary immobilisation device (e.g. spine board or pick-up stretcher). It
is equipped with strap inserts for the application of cushions.
Ankle restraints: Made of rigid polyethylene, it is equipped with straps for application to the spine board as well as for fixing the ankles.
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PROPER USE

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Operators performing immobilisation must be able to select the most suitable type of head restraint.
Regardless of the type of head restraint used, make sure that there are no conditions that are not compatible with use of this device (i.e. penetrating bodies).

9.1 APPLYING THE HEAD RESTRAINT BASE TO THE SPINE BOARD

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1 – Insert the upper belt into the hole provided on the
spine board.
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4 – Close the strap by adhering the strap.
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7 – Fix the straps on the base of the head restraint,
making the strap properly adheres.
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SUPER/SUPER HP
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2 – Pull out the strap from the opposite side.
5 – Pass the lateral straps through the holes present
on the spine board.
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PEDI FIX
3 – Pass the strap through the dedicated slot.
6 – Pass the straps underneath the board and insert
them into the two holes on the opposite side of the
board.