Spina And Neck Injuries

Question 1

What 4 patients require SMR?

Answer 1

1. Spinal deformity, pain or tenderness
2. Blunt trauma and ALOC
3. High energy mechanism of injury with ALOC
4. Focal neurological complaint

Question 2

What are the 6 essential components of SMR?

Answer 2

1. Stretcher
2. Cervical collar
3. Straps
4. Head motion restriction device
5. Backboards
6. Airway management kit

Question 3

Is a long board a transfer device or a transport device?

Answer 3

Transfer device

Question 4

In what order do you strap the patient?

Answer 4

1st: torso
2nd: legs
3rd: head

Question 5

What are the 5 emergency rescues where you wouldn’t prioritize c-spine?

Answer 5

1. Fire or immediate danger to fire or explosives
2. Hostile environments
3. Danger of ding swept by moving water
4. Structure n immediate danger of collapsing
5. Continuing and immediate life threatening toxic exposure