Ferno XT - 5.3 Quick Extrication

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XT Extrication Device
Use of the extrication device
5.3 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.
For this kind of extrication, the chest and groin
restraints should be arranged sideways so as not
to interfere with patient positioning (Figure 9).
The triangular head immobiliser must be ready for use and
suitably fastened to the upper hole (head end) and the two side
holes (the second ones starting from the top, head end). For
the application of the triangular head immobiliser, refer to
section 4.2 Triangular head immobiliser application, page 9.
Figure 9 - Restraints arranged sideways
Forthequickextricationprocedure,thepresenceof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 10A).
2. Operator 2: inserts the device behind the patient and correctly centres it (Figure 10B).
3. Operator 1: repositions the patient on the device (Figure 10B).
4. Operator 2: while operator 1 keeps holding the cervical spine of the patient, operator 2 applies the triangular head
immobiliser, arranging it with care immediately above the patient's eyebrows (Figure 10C). The correct positioning of the
head immobiliser reduces the risk of it moving upwards or downwards.
5. Operator 2: before extricating the patient, seizes the two orange upper lifting and carrying handles, making sure that they
pass under the patient's armpit (Figure 10D).
6. Operator 2: extricates the patient.
7. Both operators: take the patient away from the scenario.
Figure 10 - Quick extrication sequence
10A 10B 10C 10D