Long backboards are commonly used to attempt to provide rigid spinal immobilization among EMS trauma patients. However, the benefit of long backboards is largely unproven. The long …

A spinal board, [4] is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb …

While the backboard is a useful spinal protec-tion tool during extrication, use of backboards is not without risk, as they have been shown to cause respiratory compro-mise, pain, and pressure …

Backboards should be used for CPR when performed on soft surfaces, such as ICU beds. Backboards may not be needed for CPR on firm stretchers, firm hospital beds, or for patients …

2014年2月21日 · In most EMS systems, patients with positive selective immobilization criteria travel to the hospital, fully immobilized, on a backboard. Until recently, these patients would …

While the backboard is a useful spinal protection tool during extrication, the use of backboards is not without risk, as they have been shown to cause respiratory compromise, pain, and …

2018年11月6日 · The aim of this report is to review the clinical effectiveness and evidence-based guidelines on the use of backboard during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for patients …

What are the guidelines for use of a backboard for patients experiencing cardiac arrest in a hospital setting? Is there any evidence that using a backboard enhances or promotes effective …

2021年6月1日 · Backboards are usually placed between the mattress and the back of a patient in the attempt to increase cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality, but their effectiveness …

2018年8月21日 · Hospitals should be prepared and equipped to carefully and quickly remove patients from a long backboard, scoop stretcher, or vacuum mattress as soon as possible after …