Ferno XT PRO - Quick Extrication

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XT Series Extrication Devices
3.4.4 Quick extrication
A quick extrication requires the presence of an operator to
stabilise the patient's head and neck manually and another
operator to apply the device and help in the extrication
operation.
Before proceeding with extrication, it is advisable to move
the chest and groin restraints as far outwards as possible so
that they do not interfere during application of the board
(See Section “Ready-to-use” conguration).
The triangular head immobiliser must be positioned
correctly, as indicated in the section “Ready-to-use”
conguration.
For the quick extrication procedure, the presence of at
least two trained and qualied operators is recommended:
1. Operator 1: moves the patient forwards while holding
head and neck to create the necessary space to position
the extrication device (Figure 14A).
2. Operator 2: inserts the device behind the patient and
correctly centres it (Figure 14B).
3. Operator 1: positions the patient on the extrication
device.
4. Operator 2: while operator 1 keeps holding the
cervical spine of the patient, operator 2 applies the
triangular head immobiliser (Figure 14C), arranging
it with care immediately above the patient's eyebrows.
The correct positioning of the head immobiliser
reduces the risk of it moving upwards or downwards.
It is advisable to hold the triangular head immobiliser
in place with one hand and with the other to fasten the
straps, starting with the side ones and, only last, the
middle one.
5. Operator 2: before extricating the patient, seizes the
two red upper lifting and carrying handles, making
sure that they pass under the patient's armpit (Figure
14D).
6. Operator 2: extricates the patient in accordance with
the procedures in force.
7. Both operators: take the patient away from the
scenario.
Figure 14 - Quick extrication sequence
14A
14B
14C
14D