PRAXISDIENST PAX Rettungs-BOA 315 cm Yellow Fluorescent Instruction Manual

PRAXISDIENST PAX Rettungs-BOA 315 cm Yellow Fluorescent

Product Information

Specifications

• Item: PAX Rescue-BOA
• Item Number: 315 cm
• Color: High-visibility yellow
• Material: 100% polyester with polyurethane coating
• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 250 kg (horizontal)
• Classification: Medical product Class I
• Dimensions: 40 cm x 27 cm x 7 cm
• Temperature Range: Storage between +10°C to +30°C, Application between -10°C to +50°C
• Reusable

Product Usage Instructions

PAX Rescue-BOA for the professional application!
Quick evacuation of the patient by means of the PAX Rescue-BOA tested according to DIN EN 1865-1. Delivery is carried out in a practical protection bag. In case of emergency the incorporated fleece blanket can be used for conservation of body heat.

Item indications: PAX Rescue-BOA

• Item number: 118171908
• Colour: h-viz yellow
• Material:
  • Outside: PES Polyester FR with dirt-repellant polymer coating
  • Inside Poly: este witr polh ygene
• Length: 315 cm
• Weight: 0,9 kg
• Loading capacity: ca. 250 kg (horizontal)
• Test standard: DIN EN 1865-1, applicable test
• Classification: Medical pro duct clas s I
• Temperature range:
  • Storage between +10 degree – +30 degree Celsius
  • Application between -10 degree – +50 degree Celsius
• Serial number: positioned on the belt strap of the hand loop

Material: PAX Rescue-BOA
The PAX Rescue-BOA consists of a high-viz yellow coating out of 100% polyester with a waterproof polyurethan coating, a rolled up antibacterial fleece blanket and a special coated belt strap for the hand loops.

• Coating: The coating out of polyester is bacteria and virus proof, flame retardant according to DIN EN ISO 12952 -1 & -2, suitable for chemical washing, dryer proof, steam sterilisable and suitable for dry cleaning and resistant against blood, urine, oils and fats as well as against surface disinfectants.
• Fleece blanket: The fleece blanket consists of 100% polyester with antibacterial properties.
• Lifting sling with carrying sling: The hand loops are manufactured from a coated belt strap, are easy to clean and also suitable for wipe disinfection with all common surface disinfectants.

Intended purpose

The PAX Rescue-BOA is used in order to evacuate a patient / person from an environment that makes a purposeful work impossible or when time pressure demands it. Moreover it serves to optimally immobilise the cervical and thoracic spine during and by proper use under the present circumstances. The application is restricted to the pre-hospital care and to the first phase of clinical care. Open wounds, fractures and injuries have to be treated according to the current rules of the specialty societies prior to the application. This product is about a medical product which is only to be used by briefed and regularly product trained skilled-personnel. The type of application follows the current, generally recognized medical directives and recom-mendations of the corresponding specialty societies. Further more the incorporated fleece blanket can be used as emergency warmth blanket.

Material Description
The PAX Rescue-BOA is made of high-visibility yellow polyester with a waterproof polyurethane coating. It includes an antibacterial fleece blanket and a specially coated belt strap for hand loops.

Indication:
The PAX Rescue-BOA can be used in order to evacuate a patient with a body height of 150 cm and more from his environ-ment. The rescue sling serves as immobilization of the cervical and thoracic spine during the evacuation of the patient. Another field of application is the conservation of body heat of the patient. Once taken the PAX Rescue-BOA out of its cover it can be unrolled after opening the velcro fastener. After this procedure a square blanket surface with an edge length of 2,15 m appears.

Contraindication:
The PAX Rescue-BOA may not be used when by means of its use the patient could be harmed more than acceptable under the circumstances. This e.g. counts for foreign objects located in those areas of the body that would get in direct contact with the PAX Rescue BOA.

Preparation and application of the BOA‘s use

In order to immobilize the cervical and thoracic spine right from the beginning, it is indicated to have the patient‘s head secured by helper 1. Then helper 2 can take over this immobilization from the corresponding alternative vehicle side as well as from the back seats.

Now the centre mark (tip of the red triangle in the PAX logo) is positioned in front of the larynx of the patient by helper 1 and both ends of the PAX Rescue-BOA are lead over the shoulders to the back.
Also important at this stage is the immobilization of the head to be ensured by helper 2.

Both ends of the PAX Rescue-BOA are now crossed at the dorsal area of the cervical spine by helper 1. Now helper 1 pulls open the PAX Rescue-BOA in order to ensure immobilization of the cervical spine.
Then the ends of the PAX Rescue-BOA are brought to the ventral area and are lead under the particular armpit to the back. Now helper 1 prepares the spine board (or other comparable rescue systems). It must be secured from sliding away and has to be positioned slightly below the upper edge of the seat. Especially with comatose patients it is recommended to use the PAX-immobilization-hand loop (see following pages). It hinders the arms drifting apart during further rescue measures.

Helper 1 now reaches for the PAX Rescue-BOA through both safety slings so that the hands remain above the shoulders. The tractive forces to generate now to the PAX Rescue-BOA immobilize the cervical spine of the patient in such a way that manual immobilization of his head can be stopped by helper 2.
Now helper 1 pulls the patient onto the prepared rescue device; doing that helper 2 supports the rotation of the body. In order to lay down the patient axis-aligned onto the rescue device helper 2 controls and corrects the body position of the patient during the pulling process. Since a hyperflexion of the cervical spine could harm the patient attention is to be paid to the patient‘s head being able to freely slide towards the cranial without being lifted.
When the patient is properly secured to the rescue device the PAX Rescue-BOA can be loosened. The untieing process is especially easy and quickly to do thanks to the shape getting thinner and thinner coming to the ends. Fixation of the wrists from the patient by means of the PAX-Immobilization-hand loop guarantees a constant positioning of the arms.

Coating
The polyester coating is bacteria and virus proof, flame retardant, suitable for chemical washing, steam sterilizable, and resistant against blood, urine, oils, fats, and surface disinfectants.

Fleece Blanket
The fleece blanket is made of 100% polyester with antibacterial properties.

Lifting Sling with Carrying Sling
The hand loops are manufactured from a coated belt strap that is easy to clean and suitable for wipe disinfection with common surface disinfectants.

Item no. : 12920

PAX Immobilization-Hand loop

In additon to the PAX Rescue-BOA (but also applicable with other rescue devices) the PAX Immobilization-hand loops are available. Especially with comatose patients it is necessary to postion the arms tight to the body. In order to avoid arms hanging down in an uncontrolled way these can be  easily fixed with the PAX Immobilization-hand loop.

When locked the PAX Immobilization-hand loop consists of three single  loops. Using the loop with the yellow  buckle, the PAX Immobilization-Hand  loop can be fixed to the patient‘s trousers or belt.

When the loop is fixed the hand loops are positioned below the waistband. Now the hands can be fixed to the hand loops. To do that the loops can be wide opened by means of the belt loops and can be tightened up after positioning of the hand (wrists) in order to avoid the hands slipping out.

In that way the arms can be positioned quickly and safely one after another and the evacuation of the patient can be conti-nued. The belt loops can be easiliy loosened when the loops are not needed anymore. It is also possible to open the loops.

Protection and warmth blanket within the PAX Rescue-BOA

• By removing the cover the incorporated fleece blanket can be used as emergency warmth blanket after unrolling it.
• After washing (see washing instruction) the warmth blanket can be packed into the cover again.
• In the ready-to-use condition the PAX Rescue-BOA is stored in the transport bag.

The warmth blanket shows an upper and bottom side which can be distinguished from each other by the position of the loop and hook tape straps. In order to roll up the warmth blanket again it is unfurled flat onto the floor. The diagonal full-length loop strap marks the upside. Now the lifting sling with carrying slings is hooked and firmly pressed onto it full-length.

Both free tips of the fleece blanket are laid on top of each other.The open tip of the blanket is fixed with hook tape in the end.

In order to put the rolled up warmth blanket with lifting sling back into the cover, the zip sliders are positioned in the centre of the cover. Now the rolled up warmth blanket is pulled through the remaining opening until the ends of the warmth blanket and the ends of the cover do match. After that the zip sliders are pulled to the ends. In doing so attention shall be paid to the warmth blanket not to move. The hand loops of the lifting sling protrude the same lenght from the ends of the cover. Thus the BOA is ready-for-use again. In order to put the PAX Rescue-BOA into the transport bag both ends are lead to the centre of the BOA and then both double strands are furled again. Folded in that way the BOA fits well into its transport bag.

PAX Washing hints for the PAX Rescue-BOA:
As far as the process of washing is concerned the warmth blanket, cover and lifting sling are separated from each other. The lifting sling may not be washed but has to be cleaned by means of a wipe disinfection. To do this the indications of the disinfectant producer have to be observed.

PAX Washing hints: Cover of the PAX Rescue-BOA

• The cover of the PAX Rescue-BOA can also be cleaned in a conventional washing machine.
• Do not tumble dry
• Chemically cleanable
• The max. washing temperature should be 60 degree Celsius.
• The cover of the PAX Rescue-BOA may not be spin-dried.

PAX Washing hints: Warmth blanket of the PAX Rescue-BOA

• The warmth blanket of the PAX Rescue-BOA can also be cleaned in a conventional washing-machine.
• Do not bleach
• Tumble-dry with low temperature (gentle).
• Do not dry-clean
• The max. washing temperature should be 30 degree Celsius.
• The warming blanket of the PAX Rescue-BOA must not be be flung.

Hint: The chemothermal disinfection was tested by using Ecolab Eltra ® according to the producer indication.

The product has a lifetime of max. 5 years from purchase date.

Visual inspection
Every year of use the person in charge of medical products has to carry out a visual inspection of all seams, connections, handles and surface material and to record it at the end of these instructions for use. Defective products may not be used anymore and have to be disposed of.

**Annual visual inspection

**

Intended Purpose
The PAX Rescue-BOA is designed for quick evacuation of patients and optimal immobilization of the patient’s spine when used in combination with a correctly adjusted cervical collar.

Reusability
The PAX Rescue-BOA can be reused and is intended for combination with other medical devices.

X-CEN-TEK GmbH & Co. KG
Westerburger Weg 30
26203 Wardenburg
Deutschland / Germany

Tel +49 (0)44 07 – 7 14 76 – 0
Fax: +49 (0)44 07 – 7 14 76 – 99
Email: info@pax-bags.de

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Subject to technical changes
The contents of these operating instructions are protected by copyright. Any use, including excerpts, requires written permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight capacity of the PAX Rescue-BOA?
The PAX Rescue-BOA can support up to approximately 250 kg horizontally.

Is the PAX Rescue-BOA flame retardant?
Yes, the polyester coating of the PAX Rescue-BOA is flame retardant according to DIN EN ISO 12952-1 & -2.

How should I clean the PAX Rescue-BOA?
The PAX Rescue-BOA can be cleaned with chemical washing, steam sterilization, and wipe disinfection using common surface disinfectants.

References

• Bags.ch Reisegepäck Shop mit über 150 Marken
• PAX-Bags.com – International Homepage

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