5-23. SHORT SPINE BOARD

a. Indications for Use. Indications for use are the same as for the Kendrick extrication device. The short spine board is rarely used now due to the presence of superior equipment such as the KED.

b. Procedures. Follow this procedure:

(1) Apply the cervical collar and immobilize the head manually.

(2) Place the short spine board between the patient and the seat. Center the board.

(3) Secure the patient's trunk to the spine board with two straps.

(4) Place support material around the patient's head and neck. For example, a rolled blanket or clothing can be used as support material.

(5) Secure the patient's head to the board with a strap around the patient's forehead.

(6) Move the patient onto a long board.

(7) Both rescuers position themselves on opposite sides of the patient. Rescuers each place one arm around the back of the board and the other arm under the patient's thighs. The rescuers lock arms.

(8) Rescuers may turn and lower the patient onto a long spine board. Or, the rescuers may lift the patient out of his seat and lower him onto a long spine board.