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XT Series Extrication Devices
While manually holding the cervical spine, move the
casualty's torso slightly forward in order to insert the XT
MILITARY between the casualty and the seat (Figure 57).
Figure 56 - Strap preparation
Figure 57 - Inserting the XT Military between the
casualty and the seat of the vehicle
WARNING
When positioning the XT MILITARY between the
casualty and the seat, take special care to ensure that
the entire system of restraints and lifting straps that
will be located towards the inside of the passenger
compartment are exposed and visible. This will make
it easier to nd these restraints and winch hook
attachments not only when it is possible to work from
the opposite side of the passenger compartment (with
another operator) but also when this is not possible.
The device must be inserted until head is suitably aligned
with the QHI (Figure 59).
Incorrect alignment would lead to incorrect positioning of
the device, with potential risks for cervical spine stability
during extrication (Figures 60 and 61).
Figure 59 - Proper head-QHI alignment
WARNING
For a better understanding of the procedure
for the use of the XT Military extrication device,
archive photos were used in which the XT PRO was
applied in the outdated red QHI version, in order
to make it more visible in the images with military
camouage.
Figure 58 - Proper head-QHI alignment
Figure 60 - QHI positioned too low relative to the
casualty's head