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If you suspect a lesion of the column, to place the supine patient on the spine board, use
a scoop stretcher.
4.3.3 Loading the standing patient on the spine board
 This operation should be performed by at least four rescuers (one can be a
bystander).
 Res. 2 stands behind the patient and applies the manual fixed-line
immobilization from behind (fig.M).
 Res. 1 positions the cervical collar.
 Res. 1 and 3 insert the spine board
behind the patient, inserting it
sideways into the arms of Res. 2.
Res. 3 maintains the asset in line
hold down the boards against the
patient with the pelvis and legs
(fig.N).
 Res. 1 and 3, one on each side, insert the arm in the armpit of the patient
grasping the handle of the spine board just above the armpit (fig.O);
• Res. 4 or a bystander puts a foot on the end of the table so
that it can not slip.
• Res. 1 and 3 are challenging the spine board with the other
free hand and the lower to the ground, stopping approximately
half way to allow the Res. 2 officer heads to reposition the
hands without leaving immobilization. Even the Res. 1 and 3 on
the sides can relocate your hands (fig.P).
• Once the spine board is lowered to the ground, the Res. 2
head kneels down and keeps the spine immobilized.
• Once the patient is aligned, place a shim under the head if
necessary to maintain the neutral position.
• Secure the patient to the spine board after he has been
centred on the device.
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