English - Directions For Use - Germa 300420 Instrucciones De Uso

1. Introduction
The Germa Rescue Lite is a full body splint. The splint is
designed to be placed on top of a Basket stretcher/trolley, as
a patient mattress.
principally designed for the immobilisation of patient
where leg and/or spinal injuries are suspected. Deep tissue
damage can also be avoided by using full body splint.
The full body splint is equipped with 3 handles on both
sides. It is also equipped with four patient restraint straps,
each with Fix-Lock, quick-release plastic buckles.
The full body splint should be operated with a minimum
of 2 medical trained operators when carrying the full
body splint for shorter distance. Additional people
may be required for heavier patients and when
carrying longer distance. Additional carrying belts can
also be used to aid manual handling.
The full body splint can be dragged on the ground using
the carry handles or by connecting a carrying belt or rope to
the full boduy splint, making sure to avoid rough surfaces
or sharp edges on the ground along the route of movement.
The Germa Rescue Lite is a full body splint consists of an
outer shell made from airtight material, inner chambers
system which contain granules. When removing the air
from full body splint using the supplied vacuum pump,
the shell becomes rigid and can be shaped around the
patient as the air in the splint is removed.
When the air has been fully evacuated from the Germa
Rescue Lite full body splint, it is rigid and it is not possible
to mould it any more. The mattress wraps around the
patient offering an optimal support and stabilization,
without exerting any pressure on the patient.
The Germa Rescue Lite full body splint can also be used to
support, float aid of a patient in water. (See precautions
section).
Recommendation: Usable life of 5 years
WARNING
These directions for use may be updated without
futher notice. Copies of the current version are
available from the manufacturer.
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ENGLISH - DIRECTIONS FOR USE

The full body splint
Germa Rescue Lite Full Body Splint
2. Precautions
• Never mould the Germa Rescue Lite full body splint on
the top of the head or under the foot soles as it might
is cause undesirable pressure against the spine.
• On a regular basis check that the vacuum pump is
functioning correctly, and physically test it by deploying
the full body splint by removing air from it until the shell
and mattress becomes hard.
• Avoid handling the splint next to sharp objects. If the splint
is being dragged along the ground, be aware of obstacles on
the ground, such as sharp stones, sticks, glass, sharp edges
etc.
• Check pump, full body splint and carrying straps for any
visible damage or wear and tear. Repair any damage as
required before re-using the full body splint. Change any
defect parts immediately. Ensure that all parts are present
and operating, including the valve cap, patient restraints and
buckles and head strap
• Avoid handling the splint next to open fire.
• On a current basis check that the splint has no visible
cracks.
• The Rescue Lite full body splint is unstable in water. You
must never leave a patient unattended in water at any time.
• When transporting in an aircraft, please note that the
atmospheric pressure in the cabin may drop when reaching
higher altitudes and the vac splint will therefore become
less rigid. In this situation, make sure to evacuate more air
out from the full body splint.
Own modifications on product not allowed – Your medical
specialist to be responsible for any modification.
When decided to take the product out of service and destroy
– make sure to follow your local instructions or contact
us for additional information.
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