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Operational Medicine 2001
Emergency War Surgery
Second United States Revision of The Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook
United States Department of Defense

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Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook: Part IV: Regional Wounds and Injuries: Chapter XXXIII: Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord

Table 17 - Extrication Techniques for Suspected Spinal Column Injuries

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Table 17 - Extrication Techniques for Suspected Spinal Column Injuries *

Technique

Cervical

Thoracic and Lumbar

Comment

Spine board with semi-rigid collar

Yes

Yes

Recommended technique; see figures 41, 42

Two-Man Arm Carry

No

Yes

Consious or unconscious victims; see figure 43.

Three-Man Arm Carry

Yes

Yes

Third man protects the cervical spine.

Pistol Belt Drag

No

Yes

Use these three on the battlefield if no other alternatives exist.

Shirt Drag

No**

Yes

"

Neck Drag

No

Yes

"

* The following carries are not recommended for extricating casualties with suspected spine injuries.

  1. Pack-strap carry

  2. Fireman's carry

  3. One-man arm carry

  4. Cradle drop drag

  5. Two-man fore & aft carry

  6. Two-hand seat carry 

** Extenuating circumstances where victim and rescuer must maintain low profile.

 

 

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