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Flashcards in Spinal immobilization- seated patient Deck (12)
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1
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Step 1

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Takes or verbalizes standard precautions

2
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Step 2

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Candidate places/maintains head in the neutral in-line position

3
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Step 3

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Turns c-spine over and directs assistant to maintain manual immobilization of the head

4
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Step 4

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Assesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity

5
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Step 5

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Applies appropriately sized cervical collar

6
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Step 6

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Positions the immobilization device behind the patient

7
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Step 7

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Secures the device to the patient’s torso and legs

8
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Step 8

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Evaluates torso fixation and adjusts as necessary

9
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Step 9

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Evaluates and pads behind the patient’s head as necessary

10
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Step 10

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Secures the patient’s head to the device

11
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Step 11

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Reassesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity

12
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Step 12

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Verbalizes moving and immobilizing the patient to a long board and reassessment of motor, sensory, and circulatory function in each extremity