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First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

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Skill Algorithms: Lift<strong>in</strong>g and Mov<strong>in</strong>g PatientsMov<strong>in</strong>g Patient with Suspected Cervical Sp<strong>in</strong>e InjuryArrive at sceneNOPer<strong>for</strong>m scenesurveyIs scene safe?Secure scenePer<strong>for</strong>m patientassessmentYESAssume sp<strong>in</strong>al<strong>in</strong>juryYESIs patientunconscious?NOCont<strong>in</strong>ue examORDoes patienthave numbnessor t<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>extremities?NOCont<strong>in</strong>ue examYESORDoes patienthave pa<strong>in</strong> ortenderness <strong>in</strong>neck or alongbackbone?NOCont<strong>in</strong>ue examYESORDoes patienthave paralysis<strong>in</strong> arms orlegs?Cont<strong>in</strong>ue examImmobilizecervical sp<strong>in</strong>eand back<strong>First</strong> <strong>Responder</strong> <strong>EMS</strong> <strong>Curriculum</strong>/AIHA, July 2002 313

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