Spinal Immobilization
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Takes or verbalizes appropriate PPE precautions
Directs assistant to place/maintain head in the neutral, in-line position
Directs assistant to maintain manual immobilization of the head
Reassesses motor, sensory, and circulatory function in each extremity
Applies appropriately sized extrication collar
Positions the immobilization device appropriately
Directs movement of the patient onto the device without compromising the integrity of the spine
Applies padding to voids between the torso and the device as necessary
Immobilizes the patient’s torso to the device
Evaluates and pads behind the patient’s head as necessary
Immobilizes the patient’s head to the device
Secures the patient’s legs to the device
Secures the patient’s arms to the device
Reassesses motor, sensory, and circulatory function in each extremity
Critical Criteria
Did not immediately direct or take manual immobilization of the head
Did not properly apply appropriately sized cervical collar before ordering release of manual immobilization
Released or ordered release of manual immobilization before it was maintained mechanically
Manipulated or moved patient excessively causing potential spinal compromise
Head immobilized to the device before device sufficiently secured to torso
Patient moves excessively up, down, left, or right on the device
Head immobilization allows for excessive movement
Upon completion of immobilization, head is not in a neutral, in-line position
Did not reassess motor, sensory, and circulatory functions in each extremity after immobilizing patient to the device
Failure to manage the patient as a competent EMT
Exhibits unacceptable affect with patient or other personnel
Uses or orders a dangerous or inappropriate intervention
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