Spinal Injuries Flashcards
What are they goals of SMR
To prevent or reduce secondary injury.
Maintain an inline spine
Appropriately secure to transport stretcher
Where should straps never be placed?
On bony parts of the body
What patients require SMR?
Spinal deformity
Blunt trauma and ALOC
High energy mechanism of injury with ALOC including intoxication
Focal neurologic complaint
How should you stabilize a patients head that’s in an angulated position if they complain of pain upon attempting to straightening it?
Stabilize it in the position found
Essential components of SMR
Stretcher
Cervical collar straps
Head motion restriction device
Backboards
Airway management kit
What is the backboards purpose? When should it be removed?
To sailing while transferring
Remove before transporting the patient
In which sequence do you properly secure the patient with the straps?
Torso first
Legs second
Head last
Technique of removal from long. Backboard?
Log roll
Lift and slide technique
Saddle slide
What is the SMR extrication device used for?
Patients who are in a position tat does not permit the use of a long backboard
Special SMR situations
Elderly with kyphosis can not lay flat
Supine position increase WOB
When should you remove a helmet protective gear
When face mask can not be removed quickly
Airway can’t be controlled
Helmet doesn’t hold head securely
Helmet prevents stabilization
What should you do with the chin strap of a helmet ?
Cut
Do not unhook
