Lateral Neck Restraint (Shoulder Pin)

Question 1

Define a respiratory restraint

Answer 1

A method of control that applies forearm pressure to the trachea

Question 2

What type of force is a respiratory restraint considered

Answer 2

Deadly force

Question 3

Define a vascular restraint

Answer 3

A method of control that applies forearm/wrist and bicep/deltoid pressure to the side of the neck

Question 4

What type of force is a vascular restraint considered?

Answer 4

Hard empty hand control

Question 5

What are the four physiological factors of a vascular neck restraint?

Answer 5

Venous compression, vagus stimulation, Carotid compression, Valsalva maneuver

Question 6

Define Venous Compression

Answer 6

Results in the vascular congestion of the vascular bodies in the head and neck

Question 7

Define Vagus stimulation

Answer 7

Stimulation of the vagus nerve running parallel to the common carotid artery, which can slow down the heart rate

Question 8

Define Carotid Compression

Answer 8

Compression of the carotid arteries supplying blood to the brain

Question 9

Define Valsalva Maneuver

Answer 9

Pressurization of the chest cavity. Control is established by using combination of all four physiological actions

Question 10

How long should it take the lateral neck restraint to become effective?

Answer 10

5 seconds

Question 11

How long will a person be unconscious from a lateral neck restraint?

Answer 11

5-30 Seconds

Question 12

How long should you hold compression on someone

Answer 12

10 seconds

Question 13

What is a level 1 compression?

Answer 13

Mechanical compressions until conscious compliance

Question 14

What is a level 2 compression

Answer 14

Compression until unconsciousness