GROSS ANATOMY
HEAD NECK
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injury from board diving and extrication from deep water onto a pier high above the water
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injury from exiting a slide and dealing with current in a catch pool
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Injury from plunging during a running entry, in-line stabilization and extrication from extremely shallow water
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Injury from fall from play structure, dealing with victim’s life jacket during stabilization and extrication
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Detailed explanation-1: -The head splint technique is used for performing manual in-line stabilization for victims in the water (Figure 11-1). You can use this technique when the victim is face-up or face-down.
Detailed explanation-2: -In these situations, apply SMR by holding the head and neck in a neutral position to prevent further injury until EMS personnel arrive. If a guest with a possible spinal injury is standing in shallow water or on land apply SMR in the same manner as seated guests to prevent further injury until EMS personnel arrive.
Detailed explanation-3: -If the victim is face down, roll the victim face up as they are brought to the surface. If the victim is suspected of having a spinal cord injury, follow the backboarding steps to remove the victim from the water.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rotate to Supine Position. Maintain Neck Alignment. Spinal Immobilization. Head and Neck Immobilization. Immobilization to the Spinal Immobilization Device (SID) More items •01-Oct-2016