BACKBOARDING
What straps go on first when backboarding?
Chest Straps
What order do the straps go in? (not the acronym)
Middle Strap
Bottom Strap
Leg Straps
Head Straps
Top Strap
Which of the three straps on a traction splint is secured before traction is applied? (excluding the ankle strap)
Top strap
Would you use the stair chair tracks going up or down stairs?
Down stairs only
How does a stretcher release from its mount?
By pressing the release bar located directly to the left of the stretcher
What's the standard positioning of the backboard straps?
X - Chest
= - Legs
Triangular to tie the feet**
When is it safe to remove manual C-Spine?
After all the straps have been tightened the second time.
When should the ankle strap be applied?
At any point before the splint is put on the injured leg
What events does our branch cover in which you are most likely to use a stair chair?
Any Meridian Centre event
How many people do you need to remove an empty stretcher from the ambulance?
1
Minimum amount of people required to properly and safely backboard a patient?
3 people minimum
What straps can be released without compromising spinal immobilization?
Leg straps only
What are signs that you have a closed mid-shaft femur fracture?
Shortened injured leg and/or unnaturally rotated injured leg
How many people are required to safely operate a stair chair?
3
2 carriers 1 spotter
When is the only time a stretcher can safely be raised from the lowest height?
When it is empty, the stretcher should never go that low
When is it safe to remove manual C-spine?
When all straps are secured and head blocks have been taped down
What would contraindicate the use of the KED?
Any danger to the responders or patient that would require to load and go or move quickly
(ex. Car on fire = no KED)
What should you do before applying all the femur straps?
Hold the straps
When there is a larger amount of weight on the stretcher what additional resource does the stretcher have for lifting?
If at any point your patient begins vomiting what should you do?
While maintaining C-Spine roll patient on their side.
**Suction if necessary
Besides a spinal patient what other major injury can a KED be used for?
A patient with a pelvic injury
What major equipment should be used on a femur call?
Femur Splint and back board with strap bag
When carrying the stair chair, the more experienced/stronger member should be in what position?
(positions could change when going up or down)
Upstairs - Person at foot
Downstairs- Person at head
What is the name of the second stretcher carried by St. John and useable in all of our ambulances?
Model 9, Type 9, or Number 9