Ferno 50-E - 6.6 Adjusting Restraint Length and Securing Patient

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004
Ferno Model 50-E
6.5 Adjusting Restraint Length
To lengthen a restraint, unbuckle it and turn the tang
perpendicular to the restraint webbing (Figure 25-A).
Pull the tang away from the restraint anchorage until
the restraint is the desired length.
To shorten a restraint, grasp the hemmed tab of the loose
end of the restraint (Figure 25-B) and pull the webbing
through the tang until the restraint is the desired length.
Setup
Figure 25 - Adjusting Restraint Length
Tang
25-A - Lengthening
25-B - Shortening
6.6 Securing the Patient
1. Transfer the patient following Steps 1-4 of
Transferring the Patient, page 29.
2. Lengthen the shoulder and pelvis straps as needed.
3. Pull the harness straps over the patient’s head.
Position the two shoulder strap links on top of
one another (Figure 26).
4. Buckle the restraint by sliding the tang through
both links and into the receiver slot until it locks
into place (Figure 26).
5. Adjust the shoulder straps so they are snug against
the patient’s shoulders (Figure 27).
Important
Position the buckle and tangs centrally on the
patient’s torso for adults 14 years and older or
46 kg or over.
Position the buckle and tangs centrally on the
bony area of the pelvis for children ages 3-14
years and 14-46 kg.
Figure 26 - Fitting the Harness
LinksTang Buckle
Figure 27 - Adjusting the Shoulder Straps