Week 5- Spinal Motion Restriction and Immobilzation

Question 1

Goal of spinal boards:

Answer 1

remove the pt from these devices as soon as it’s safe

Question 2

What nerves are involved in respiration??

Answer 2

phrenic and vagus nerve

Question 3

Phrenic Nerve

Answer 3

controls the diaphragm
pulls the lungs down to draw air in the body
exits spinal cord at C3-C5

Question 4

Vagus Nerve

Answer 4

controls the parasympathetic nervous system

Question 5

Where does the phrenic nerve exit the spinal cord?

Answer 5

C3 - C5

Question 6

What equipment options do we have for SMR?

Answer 6

Cervical collar
Spinal board- Quick connect
Breakaway stretcher- scoop
Extrication device- KED

Question 7

How to measure C collar?

Answer 7

jaw to trapezius

Question 8

When to use a fracture board?

Answer 8

With C collar of course
Stabilizes torso/legs/pelvis
Primary use is for extrication of pt to a stretcher
Goal= remove pt from board onto stretcher ASAP
Used for RAPID EX, multi system trauma, immobilization
Most common

Question 9

When to use scoop stretcher?

Answer 9

Pelvic #
SMR
Multisystem trauma
NO need to log roll them

Question 10

When to use the KED?

Answer 10

Can’t lie flat (asthma, dyspnea, kyphosis)
CONCIOUS/STABLE
NOT for load + go pt
Great for tough extrication

Question 11

Why do we take helmets off?

Answer 11

Airway management
Secure C spine
Apply collar
Head assessment