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How To Choose The Best Spine Board In An Emergency

In medical practices spine boards are essential for the secure transfer of patients with suspected spinal injury. These boards are made to completely immobilize the spine so no more damage will take place until a patient can be transferred for evaluation and care by hospital facilities.

Different kinds of spineboards are present, each having its use in specific types of emergencies. Plastic Spine Board: This is one of the most common types, it does not cost very much in relation to other models and despite being plastic this model weighs only 5kg!. Perfect for anyone who will certainly need assistive care equipment. But in incidents with larger patients, large traumas or frequent uses they are ok means to heavier spine boards

Likewise, there are special spine boards designed for specific case use like water rescues where they need to be waterproof and float. When severe trauma results in spinal injuries, a more rigid and supportive vacuum mattress is desirable.

In the final analysis it is physicians that will have to decide which spine board they use based on their clinical judgement and the particular requirements of each case.

Safely and Efficiently Transporting Patients

One of the most important functions to use a spine board is in order to ensure safe transportation for drowning patients. There will not be any more trunk trauma from cervical spine transportation! Follow the protocols to ensure a safe and reliable patient transport.

The key is to prevent any movement of the complete spine during transport. When on the board, a patient is entirely secured to it and must stay flat during transport-this means absolutely no bending or flexing of either neck or back. It is very important to secure the patient in the board by using straps or belts, so they are not moving too much during transportation.

Furthermore, it allows the patients to have enough padding so as not more damage injury. Cervical collars help to immobilize the neck while moving a patient onto a backboard.

Proper positioning is another important element in the safety of transporting. For the sake of balance, we need to have the patient laid on a spine board // And do so correctly so that it can be safe and comfortable for them as well.

Why choose JIEKANG MEDICAL Spine Board?

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