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FIELD USE OF THE

LONG SPINE BOARD
 
 
 

The following manual provides the recommended guidelines for a range of applications of the Neann Long Spine Board. Before applying the Board, Officers should undertake the following steps of patient assessment when appropriate.
 
 
 

 

APPLICATION

1.   First Officer undertakes a full assessment of the patient before application of the Long
      Spine Board. This includes:

      Check safety, scene, and situation.

      A Second Officer brings c-spine into neutral in-line position (unless contra-indicated)
      and performs manual head stabilisation.

  • Perform Primary Survey:

i.    Response
ii.   Airway
iii.  Breathing
iv.  Circulation (Pulse & Major Bleeds)

  • Perform Basic Care:

i.    Rest
ii    Reassure
iii.  Oxygen
iv.  Position
v.   Pulse Oximeter

  • Perform A Vital Signs Survey:

i.    Conscious Status Assessment
ii.   Perfusion Status Assessment
iii.  Respiratory Status Assessment

  • Perform A Secondary Survey:

i.     Motor/Sensory x 4
ii.    Head
iii.   Spine
iv.   Chest
v.    Abdomen
vi.   Pelvis
vii.  Legs
viii. Arms

  • Check AMPLE:

    •

    i.     Allergies
    ii.    Medications
    iii.   Past Medical History
    iv.   Last Oral Intake
    v.    Events Leading Up To Injury

    • Apply:

    i.    Cervical Collar
    ii.   Cervical Extrication Device (if indicated)
    iii.  Long Spine Board using procedures provided in this manual
    iv.  Immobilise patient
     
     

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