Users’ Manual Millennia™ Backboard
4 © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-2019-01 July 1998
SECTION 1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.2 Warning
The following warnings appear in this manual or
on the backboard.
WARNING
!
Improper use of the backboard can cause
injury. Use the backboard only for the
purpose described in this manual.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the backboard.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the
backboard and be further injured. Use
restraints to secure the patient on the
backboard.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Maintain control of the backboard and
direct helpers.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the backboard only as described
in this manual.
WARNING
!
1.3 Important
Boxes like the one below emphasize important
information.
SECTION 2 - LEARNING ABOUT THE BACKBOARD
2.1 Backboard Description
The Ferno
®
Millennia™ Backboard (backboard) is
an emergency patient-handling device designed
to provide rigid support while moving a patient
with suspected spinal, hip, pelvic, or lower
extremity injuries.
The backboard is for professional use by a mini-
mum of two trained operators and two helpers.
Ferno offers the backboard in 16” and 18” widths.
The backboard is constructed of ABS plastic.
Backboard features include a tapered foot end,
handholds, speed-clip pins, and molded slots for
mounting a head-immobilizer.
The backboard can be used for water rescue and
vehicular extrication. It is maneuverable and light
enough for use as a stretcher, and can be used
with basket stretchers.
Improper use of the backboard can cause
injury. Use the backboard only for the
purpose described in this manual.
WARNING
!
Important
Do not attempt to repair the backboard.
Repairs can cause backboard performance
to be unpredictable. Repairs will void the
warranty.
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