Model Neomate
Securing the Patient
Using the Neomate
WARNING
Secure and snug all straps. Unsecured or loose
straps may allow movement and result in injury or
death of the patient.
Figure 4 - Fastening a Shoulder Strap
Figure 5 - Fastening a Shoulder Strap
Figure 6 - Fastening a Shoulder Strap
B
C
A
1. Wrap Body Strap #1 around the patient’s chest and fasten the
p
lastic buckle.
2. Wrap Body Strap #2 around the patient’s waist and fasten the
plastic buckle.
3. Pull tab on Body Strap #1 to tighten. Repeat this step on Body
Strap #2.
4. Pull the crotch strap buckle up between the patient’s legs and lay
the strap on the patient’s abdomen.
5. Lift a shoulder strap over one of the patient’s shoulders. Place
patient’s arm through the strap, then lock into the central buckle
(Figure 4).
6. Repeat with the other shoulder strap.
7. Thread the shoulder strap on the patient’s left side through the
chest clip (Figure 5) and slide the chest clip to armpit level. To
snug the shoulder/torso straps, refer to Figure 6 and use
the following procedure:
○ Snug the shoulder strap (A) against the shoulder
and chest by pulling section B of the strap with
one hand while steadying the central buckle with
the other hand.
○ Repeat with the other shoulder strap.
○ Snug the torso strap (B) by pulling on section C
with one hand while steadying the central buckle
with the other hand.
○ Repeat with the other torso strap.
8. Ensure the crotch strap is fastened, crotch strap is of
fixed length and not adjustable.
Chest Clip
Shoulder
Strap
Figure 6 - Fastening a Shoulder Strap
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