KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
- State the components of the nervous system. (pp. 684-685)
- List the functions of the central nervous system. (pp. 684-685)
- Define the structure of the skeletal system as it relates to the nervous system. (pp. 685-686)
- Relate mechanism of injury to potential injuries of the head and spine. (pp. 686-689, 690-696)
- Describe the implications of not properly caring for potential spine injuries. (p. 693)
- State the signs and symptoms of a potential spine injury. (pp. 695-696)
- Describe the method of determining if a responsive patient may have a spine injury. (pp. 695, 696)
- Relate the airway emergency medical care techniques to the patient with a suspected spine injury. (p. 696)
- Describe how to stabilize the cervical spine. (p. 696)
- Discuss indications for sizing and using a cervical spine immobilization device. (pp. 696, 698)
- Establish the relationship between airway management and the patient with head and spine injuries. (pp. 691-693, 696)
- Describe a method for sizing a cervical spine immobilization device. (p. 698)
- Describe how to log roll a patient with a suspected spine injury. (p. 703) (Scan 29-3, p. 705)
- Describe how to secure a patient to a long spine board. (pp. 703-704, 706) (Scan 29-4, pp. 706-707; Scan 29-5, pp. 709-711)
- List instances when a short spine board should be used. (pp. 698, 703)
- Describe how to immobilize a patient using a short spine board. (pp. 698, 703) (Scan 29-1, pp. 699-700)
- Describe the indications for the use of rapid extrication. (p. 698)
- List steps in performing rapid extrication. (p. 698) (Scan 29-2, pp. 701-702; Scan 29-8, pp. 716-717)
- State the circumstances when a helmet should be left on the patient. (p. 712)
- Discuss the circumstances when a helmet should be removed. (p. 712)
- Identify different types of helmets. (p. 712)
- Describe the unique characteristics of sports helmets. (p. 712)
- Explain the preferred methods to remove a helmet. (p. 712)
- Discuss alternative methods for removal of a helmet. (p. 712) (Scan 29-6, pp. 713-714)
- Describe how the patient's head is stabilized to remove the helmet. (pp. 713-714)
- Differentiate how the head is stabilized with a helmet compared to without a helmet. (pp. 713-714)
- Explain the rationale for immobilization of the entire spine when a cervical spine injury is suspected. (pp. 692, 693-694)
- Explain the rationale for utilizing immobilization methods apart from the straps on the cot. (pp. 704, 707, 708, 717)
- Explain the rationale for utilizing a short spine immobilization device when moving a patient from the sitting to supine position. (pp. 698, 703)
- Explain the rationale for utilizing rapid extrication approaches only when they indeed will make the difference between life and death. (pp. 698, 703)
- Defend the reasons for leaving a helmet in place for transport of a patient. (p. 712)
- Defend the reasons for removal of a helmet prior to transport of a patient. (p. 712)
SKILLS
- Demonstrate opening the airway in a patient with suspected spinal cord injury.
- Demonstrate evaluating a responsive patient with a suspected spinal cord injury.
- Demonstrate stabilization of the cervical spine.
- Demonstrate the four person log roll for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury.
- Demonstrate how to log roll a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury using two people.
- Demonstrate securing a patient to a long spine board.
- Demonstrate using the short board immobilization technique.
- Demonstrate the procedure for rapid extrication.
- Demonstrate preferred methods for stabilization of a helmet.
- Demonstrate helmet removal techniques.
- Demonstrate alternative methods for stabilization of a helmet.
- Demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with head and spinal injuries.
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