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NEANN LONG SPINE BOARD INFORMATION BOOKLET
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NEANN LONG SPINE BOARD
INFORMATION BOOKLET
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The following booklet is an information guide for the NEANN LSB (Long Spine Board). This Board is the development of user feedback over a 10 year period following in-field Ambulance use and extensive Ambulance training.
INDEX 3 Materials Curved Shape 4 Ends Flush With Ground Wide Base For Stability Length 5 Carry Handles Speed Clips And Straps 6 Attachment Points Shoulder Attachment Points 7 Labelling X-Ray, CT and MRI Cleaning 8 Securing To A Stretcher Ambulance Storage 9 Education & Training Specifications 10 Bibliography 11 NEANN Contact Details 12 NEANN LSB Advertisement
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Improved 25° curvature
MATERIALS
The NEANN LSB is made with a specialised inner wooden panel, and an infusion molded fiberglass construction, coated with multiple layers of jelcoat to give it significant strength, greater surface protection, and minimal flexion in comparison to other Boards on the market.
CURVED SHAPE
The NEANN LSB provides a significantly improved curvature over other Boards on the market to improve comfort, reduce pressure points, and increase security for the patients1-8:
• NEANNs curved LSB provides 25° curvature which is similar to the Scoop Stretcher (24°) for improved comfort4.
• Flat boards have increased pain1-3 compared to a curved devices4-5. • Curve Boards reduce pressure area compliucations by spreading patient con-
tact points as compared to a flat Board6-7. • Curved Boards provide greater side support during extrication and carrying
compared to flat Boards, giving the patient a greater sense of security. • Curved Boards provides improved access to handles. • Curved Boards allow for a thinner side which eases the application when
compared to flat Boards, being much thicker and requiring the patient to be rolled over a thicker edge.
Infusion molded fibreglass construction
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Flush at either end to improve application and removal
ENDS FLUSH WITH GROUND
The NEANN LSB ends are flush with the ground, which through training programs, has been shown to improve the application and removal of the Board in a range of situations taught to Ambulance staff8:
WIDE BASE FOR STABILITY
To provide a stable platform for the patient to lay on, the NEANN LSB provides a wide 20 cm base on the underneath of the Board. This prevents accidental tilting when the patient moves.
LENGTH
The improved length of the NEANN LSB, combined with the carefully positioned shoulder positioning points means the NEANN LSB caters for longer patients than other curved Boards on the market.
This combination resolves leg overhang for patients up to 1800 mm in height, raised as a major Ambulance OH&S issue when lifting other branded curved Boards.
A sports version is also available for sporting groups requiring a longer board.
Wide base for improved stability
Increased length & carefully placed
shoulder positioning reduces foot overhang
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CARRY HANDLES
A total of 16 hand holds have been provided on the NEANN LSB for supporting the Board during extractions, and for carrying the Board (seven down each side & 1 at each end). The side carry handles at each end have been placed as close to the ends as Board by two Officer crews. To improve handle comfort, shaping and additional jelcoating has been added, whilst still maintaining a thin side for improved application. Lifting handles close
to ends for improved ergonomic lifting
16 handholds
SPEED-CLIPS & STRAPS
The Speed-Clip Strapping System has been chosen as the primary patient securing system due to it’s rapid application9-11, taking under three minutes to fully secure the patient to the Board. The new Neann Speed-Clip buckles provide an improved tumbled poly-dipped clip that removes any sharp edges. An increased concave shape also allows for easier attachment and release of the buckles.
Speed Clip Strap Set
• Blue Ankle Strap x 1 • Red Femur Strap x 1 • Yellow Torso / Pelvic Straps x 5
New improved buckle manufacturing and shape.
New design for easier attachment and removal.
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ATTACHMENT POINTS
A total of 22 speed-clip buckle attachment points have been provided on the NEANN LSB, with the majority of these being where they are most needed (shoulders to lower legs). As the attachment points receive significant usage over the life of the Board, the NEANN LSB provides a 10 mm thick attachment with minimal distance for improved durability and strength.
22 thick attachment point for excellent durabilty
SHOULDER ATTACHMENT POINTS
To prevent buckles digging into the patient shoulders, NEANN introduced the side-on shoulder attachment. By making both holes the same large size, buckles can be placed either way to cope with changing strapping needs. The shoulder attachment point is also essential for correct positioning on the NEANN LSB. To assist this, the Board is labeled ‘SHOULDERS’ .
SHOULDER label to ensure correct position of patient on the Board
Side positioned pins to prevent buckles digging into the shoulders
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LABELLING
The majority of applications and removal procedures of the Board require the patient to be slid along the Board8. Therefore for the best use of the Board, the Board requires a patient contact surface that remains smooth and free of any stickers that may interfere with sliding, and therefore potentially cause OH&S safety issues. NEANN jelcoats all labels into the Board for this very reason. Jelcoating further prevents wear and tear of essential labels that would otherwise disappear, be destroyed, or gather dirt & blood making cleaning more difficult. Owner labels are also jelcoated into the Board to make theft of equipment much more difficult. Under no circumstances should stickers be placed on the upper surface of any NEANN LSB.
All Labelling jelcoated into Board to prevent wear & tear and to prevent labels interfering
with slide ability of Board
Head & Shoulder position labels
Maximum Load & Feet labels
X-RAY, CT AND MRI USAGE
The NEANN LSB’s strength is in it’s design and manufacturing process. It uses no metal or other substances that will interfere with x-ray, CT or prohibit its use in an MRI.
CLEANING
The NEANN LSB provides a smooth cleaning surface with no stickers, thus allowing easy cleaning of the Board to meet the Australian standards for Laundry Practice (AS 4145-1994). The Speed Clip Straps also meet the Australian standards for Laundry Practice (AS 4145-1994). The purchasing organisation should follow current approved cleaning standards.
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SECURING TO A STRETCHER
Due to the handle design and manufacturing process, the NEANN LSB can easily be secured to the Ambulance Stretcher for safety during transport. The high 25° curvature of the side further eases the application of the seatbelts through the Board’s hand holds.
Securing to a combination bed / stretcher
Seatbelt slides through handles for securing
GMC & Ford F-350 Storage of the NEANN LSB
AMBULANCE STORAGE
The NEANN LSB currently stores in a range of Ambulance vehicles found across Australia.
Mercedes storage of the NEANN LSB
For video of loading/unloading, go to www.neann.com/lsbload.htm.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING The NEANN LSB comes with a training CD containing the following information:
• “Using the Long Spine Board“ Training Manual • “Vehicle Extraction Techniques” Training Manual • ‘A Photographic Guide To Prehospital Spinal Care’ Training Manual • Long Spine Board Application Videos
The design of the NEANN LSB is the next generation in curve Board design developed from feedback of Ambulance Officers over a 10 year period of using the Blue LSB.
SPECIFICATIONS Length ………………………………
Width ………………………………..
Height ……………………………….
Thickness at edge ………………....
Base width ………………………….
Weight ………………………………
Safe Working Load ………………..
Angle Curvature …………………...
No Of Hand Holds ………………....
No Of Speed Clip Attachments ..…
Speed Clip Attachment thickness ..
1820 mm
405 mm
70 mm
8 mm
200 mm
8 kg
160 kg
25 degrees
16
22
10 mm
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BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Cross DA, Baskerville J. Prehosp Emerg Care 2001 Jul-Sep;5(3):270-4 Comparison of perceived pain with different immobilization techniques. 2. Chan D, Goldberg RM, Mason J, Chan L. J Emerg Med 1996 May-Jun;14(3):293-8 Backboard versus mattress splint immobilization: a comparison of symptoms generated. 3. Chan D, Goldberg R, Tascone A, Harmon S, Chan L
Ann Emerg Med 1994 Jan;23(1):48-51 The effect of spinal immobilization on healthy volunteers.
4. Krell JM, McCoy MS, Sparto PJ, Fisher GL, Stoy WA Prehosp Emerg Care. 2006 Jan-Mar;10(1):46-51. Comparison of the Ferno Scoop Stretcher with the long backboard for spinal immobilization.
5. Hann Response Vol 33 2006 Long Spine Board: Does it cause discomfort 6. Hauswald M, Hsu M, Stockoff C. Prehosp Emerg Care 2000 Jul-Sep;4(3):250-2 Maximizing comfort and minimizing ischemia: a comparison of four methods of spinal immobilization. 7. Cordell WH, Hollingsworth JC, Olinger ML, Stroman SJ, Nelson DR. Ann Emerg Med 1995 Jul;26(1):31-6 Pain and tissue-interface pressures during spine-board immobilization. 8. Hann www.neann.com/psc.pdf A photographic Guide To Prehospital Spinal Care Edition 5 9. Cowley RA.. Clin Med.1976; 83:16 -2 The resuscitation and stabilization of major multiple trauma patients in a trauma center environment 10. Cowley RA: Md State Med J. 1975;24 : 37-45. A total emergency medical system for the state of Maryland. 11. Cowley RA: J Med Soc N Jersey. 1977;11 : 979-87. Trauma center: a concept for the delivery of critical care.
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For further information, please contact
RAPP Australia Pty Ltd
151 Patullos Rd Lara
Victoria 3212
Phone: (03) 5282 4920 Fax: (03) 5282 4892
Email: [email protected]
Web Page: www.neann.com
Additional information on the NEANN Long Spine Board
is available at:
www.neann.com/lsbtraining.htm
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NEANN The Neann LSB (Long Spine Board) is the most advanced designed
extrication Board on the market, offering many features including:
For further information, please contact:
RAPP Australia Pty Ltd Designers And Manufacturers Of Emergency Equipment
Office: (03) 52824920
Email: [email protected] Web: www.neann.com/lsbtraining.htm
Improved curve for: • greater patient comfort • greater side support in extrications • greater access to hand grips
Longer length for taller patients
New shoulder attachment points for improved immobilisation
End handles to assist in extrications
Extremely thin for easier application
Fibreglass design for easy cleaning
No inserts to interfere with patient sliding
No metal allows x-ray & CT compatibility
New design improves safety when carrying
Prehospital Spinal Manual download at
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Vehicle Extraction Manual download at
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