Ferno Neomate Infant Restraint System User Manual - Using The

Model 

Neom

ate

Using The 

NEO

MaTe

before Placing the 

Neom

ate in 

service

● 

Personnel who will work with the 

Neom

ate

need to 

read this manual and practice using the 

Neom

ate.

● 

Confirm that the 

Neom

ate

operates properly. Follow 

instructions in 

Inspecting the 

Neom

ate, page 12

. 

general guidelines for Use

● 

Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this 

manual. 

● 

It is the 

Neom

ate

users’ responsibility to ensure safe 

practices for the patient and themselves. 

● 

It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  qualified  Emergency 

Medical Service personnel to assess the patient’s 

condition and determine the proper equipment and 

procedures to use. 

● 

Follow standard emergency patient-handling 

pro-cedures when using the 

Neom

ate. 

● 

Stay with the patient at all times.

● 

Always use the patient harness.

● 

Use the 

Neom

ate

only when all elements are in good 

working order. 

● 

Use the 

Neom

ate

only with the approved cot models 

listed on page 6.

● 

Never use the 

Neom

ate

in a captain’s chair or front 

seat of an ambulance. 

● 

Never use the 

Neom

ate

as an immobilization device 

or as part of an immobilization system. 

● 

If the 

Neom

ate

is in use at the time of a vehicular 

accident, remove the 

Neom

ate

from service and 

replace it. 

Using the 

Neom

ate

Warning

improper application can cause injury. apply the 

Neom

ate only as described in this manual. 

Warning

an unattended patient can be injured. stay with the 

patient at all times. 

Warning

secure and snug all straps.  Unsecured or loose 

straps may allow movement and result in injury or 

death of the patient.