NEANN Long Spine Board Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Daily Checks

The LSB should be examined for damage as part of the daily vehicle checked. This should include:

· Observing the LSB for cracks

· Examining the fibreglass pins for cracks

Maintaining Sliding Surface

The surface of the LSB has been designed to provide a slippery surface for sliding the patient on & off, or up & down the LSB. It is essential that this surface be maintained for proper performance of the LSB.

To maintain this surface, each month (or sooner if necessary), lightly rub the surface of the LSB with a vehicle cut and polish compound.

Cleaning THE LSB

The NEANN LSB should be cleaned using the following method:

· Marks on the Board can be removed using a vehicle cut and polish compound and lightly rubbing the marked area until removed.

· Blood and body fluid contamination cleaning should use the following steps:

The cleaner in keeping with normal practices should put on personal protection barrier equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, face masks, etc..

Areas of contamination:

Blood

Soak by placing a wet sponge on stain immediately after contact. If available, an antibacterial solution (Milton's) should be added to the water. Repeat as necessary, then gently clean off residual stains with light spray of Nifty. Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use.

Vomit

Gently sponge with hot water immediately after contact. If available, an antibacterial solution (Milton's) should be added to the water. Repeat as necessary, then gently clean off residual stains with light spray of Nifty. Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use.

CLEANING THE SPEED CLIP STRAPS & Spinal Immobilisation Equipment Carry Bag
The cleaner in keeping with normal practices should put on personal protection barrier equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, face masks, etc..

Small areas of contamination:

Blood

Soak by placing a wet sponge on stain immediately after contact. If available, an antibacterial solution (Milton's) should be added to the water.   Repeat as necessary, then gently clean off residual stains with light spray of Nifty. Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use.

Vomit

Gently sponge with hot water immediately after contact. If available, an antibacterial solution (Milton's) should be added to the water.   Repeat as necessary, then gently clean off residual stains with light spray of Nifty.   Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use.

Larger areas of contamination:

Blood

Soak by placing effected parts in cold water. An antibacterial solution (Milton's) should be added to the water.    Let effected part soak for 20 minutes.    Using Nifty, gently sponge of residual stains.   Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use .

Vomit

Soak by placing in hot water. An antibacterial solution (Milton's) should be added to the water.    Using Nifty, gently sponge of residual stains.    Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use.

In very heavy saturation, soak the item in cold water with an antibacterial solution (eg Milton's) for 2 hours, rinsed and then emersed again and brought up to a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius and maintained for 10 minutes. Using Nifty, gently sponge of residual stains. Dry thoroughly before re-use.

DISPOSABLE HEAD BLOCKS

Do not re-use

Dispose of after use in approved infectious waste bin

Failure to comply with proper cleaning instructions may

damage material and void warranty

All materials used in the Neann Long Spine Board & Straps are designed to comply with the Australian Standards on Laundry Practice (AS 4146-1994) for the removal and killing of HIV, Hepatitis B and Vegetative Organisms.

A cleaning program that complies with the Australian Standards is available directly from RAPP Australia Pty Ltd for cleaning blood, vomit and other substances off the Board & accessories.

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