Spinal management Flashcards
What to keep in mind when doing grip?
Tuck in elbows
What to keep in mind when doing MOVEMENT grip?
Elbows stable on knees
What to do for C-Collar application?
One thing to take note of
Remove patient’s clothes + ID tag
ENSAPA
- Explain
- Neutralise
- Size
- Adjust
- Preform (Sushi)
- Apply
Slot slowly to avoid excessive movement of head
Commands when neutralising
Tilt (nod), Rotate (shake head), Shift (Cute)
What to look for when neutralising?
Bottom of lips aligned and perpendicular to bottom of earlobe
How to size C-collar?
Shoulder to jaw using X no. of fingers
How to adjust C-collar?
X no. of fingers from black line covering measurement thingy
[Rmb to unlock two things, and rmb adjust both sides]
What to look out for when applying C-collar?
For application, 4 finger in 1 thumb technique to close C-collar
- Dot at chin, dot at sternum (Take out and adjust)
- Pull dot at sternum to check tightness
- 1 finger spacing max near neck area
- Ears not covered
- Attached to shoulders
3 things to note about communication
- Medic near head always do timings
- When want to change, say “Awkward, awkward.”
- Whenever changing grip, new grip guy say “Stable to unstable, I’m in control” Release grip guy say “Letting go”
2 things to note for bulldozing
- Always do a trapezius grip first
2. Medic near head needs to adjust head as bulldoze happens
For prone, what to keep in mind when rotating body on board?
Medic near head go from awkward to non-awkward.
Position modified trapezius grip with body aligned to spinal board