During extrication, which equipment is essential to minimize patient movement when space is restricted?

During extrication, which equipment is essential to minimize patient movement when space is restricted?

• A. A cervical collar only.
• B. A KED or backboard combined with manual inline stabilization.
• C. A body bag.
• D. A sheet to wrap patient.

Answer: (B)

Immobilizing the spine during restricted-space extrication is essential to prevent further injury. In tight spaces, you need a device that stabilizes the head, neck, and torso as a single unit while you move the patient. A KED or backboard provides rigid or semi-rigid immobilization across the spine, and when used with manual inline stabilization, the cervical spine stays aligned throughout the extraction and transfer. This combination minimizes movement and protects against secondary injuries during removal. A cervical collar alone only limits neck motion and does not control movement of the chest and pelvis. A body bag offers no stabilizing function, and wrapping the patient in a sheet provides little to no reliable immobilization and can impede access and airway management.

Immobilizing the spine during restricted-space extrication is essential to prevent further injury. In tight spaces, you need a device that stabilizes the head, neck, and torso as a single unit while you move the patient. A KED or backboard provides rigid or semi-rigid immobilization across the spine, and when used with manual inline stabilization, the cervical spine stays aligned throughout the extraction and transfer. This combination minimizes movement and protects against secondary injuries during removal.

A cervical collar alone only limits neck motion and does not control movement of the chest and pelvis. A body bag offers no stabilizing function, and wrapping the patient in a sheet provides little to no reliable immobilization and can impede access and airway management.