Patient Packaging

Question 1

When packaging a patient which area do you secure first and why?

Answer 1

Start with the green first which is the waist and torso; this is incase the PT vomits you can roll the litter and maintain C-Spine.

Question 2

Name considerations when packaging a patient.

Answer 2

Padding
Easy access to vitals
Stabilization, immobilization, protection
Lay blanked under PT so they can be lifted out of the litter for medical transfer
Environmental Protection
Injury avoidance - ie helmet, safety glasses, shield

Question 3

What should be done for violent or combative PT?

Answer 3

Use hand restraints

Question 4

Describe Horizontal Travel Restraint

Answer 4

Red webbing hold PT from going towards the head of the litter. Green/Yellow webbing hold PT from going towards the foot of the litter

Question 5

Describe Cervical immobilization

Answer 5

**Need input on how we want to describe this as it relates to MR