APPLICATION

First Officer undertakes a full assessment of the patient before application of the Mattress.  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:

 ·  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 Other Spinal Equipment

    i.     Cervical Collar

    ii.    Cervical Extrication Device (if indicated)

    iii.   Long Spine Board or Scoop Stretcher

●   Apply the VacMat