Ferno XT - 5.4 Precautionary Extrication

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XT Extrication Device
Figure 11 - Cervical spine supporting Figure 12 - Neck brace applied
Use of the extrication device
5.4 Precautionary extrication
A precautionary extrication requires the presence of two trained and qualied operators, who are able to
assess the patient's conditions and are familiar with the correct positioning and use of the extrication device.
Fortheprecautionaryextricationprocedure,thepresenceoftwotrainedandqualiedoperatorsisrecommended:
1. Operator 1: holds the cervical spine to make it easier for operator 2 to apply the neck brace (Figure 11).
2. Operator 2: applies the neck brace correctly (Figure 12).
Figure 13 - Extrication device insertion Figure 14 - Patient repositioning
3. Operator 1: moves the patient forwards while holding their head and neck to create the necessary space for operator 2 to
place the extrication device behind their back (Figure 13).
4. Operator 2: inserts the device behind the patient and correctly centres it, making sure that the chest and groin restraints
and the lifting and carrying handles are arranged sideways and ready for use.
5. Operator 1: repositions the patient on the device (Figure 14).