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FEATURE 9. Fenwick R, Nutbeam T. Medical vs. true physical traffic collision entrapment. J Paramedic Pract. 2018;10:158–62. 10. Dunbar I. Vehicle Extrication – The Next Generation. LUKAS; 2021. 11. NDFFAEM. Road Traffic Accident Handbook. 2009. 12. Dixon M, O’Halloran J, Hannigan A, Keenan S, Cummins NM. Confirmation of suboptimal protocols in spinal immobilisation? Emerg Med J Emj. 2015;32:939–45. 13. Gabrieli A, Nardello F, Geronazzo M, Marchetti P, Liberto A, Arcozzi D, et al. Cervical spine motion during vehicle extrication of healthy volunteers. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2019;24:1–14. 14. Häske D, Schier L, Weerts JON, Groß B, Rittmann A, Grützner PA, et al. An explorative, biomechanical analysis of spine motion during out-of-hospital extrication procedures. Inj. 2020;51:185–92. 15. NFCC. National Operational Guidance [Internet]. National Operational Guidance. 2021 [cited 2021 Oct 21]. Available from: https://www.ukfrs.com/guidance/ 16. Nutbeam T, Fenwick R, Hobson C, Holland V, Palmer M. The stages of extrication: a prospective study. Emerg Med J. 2013;31:1006–8. 18. R F, T N, M D. A 10-year time series analysis of roof removal extrications by Fire and Rescue Services in England. Faculty of Prehospital Care Scientific Conference. 2020; 19. Nutbeam T, Fenwick R, May B, Stassen W, Smith JE, Wallis L, et al. The role of cervical collars and verbal instructions in minimising spinal movement during self-extrication following a motor vehicle collision - a biomechanical study using healthy volunteers. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2021;29:108. 20. Transport D of. Vehicle licensing statistics 2019. 2019; Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/vehicle-licensing-statistics-2019 21. Aebli N, Rüegg TB, Wicki AG, Petrou N, Krebs J. Predicting the risk and severity of acute spinal cord injury after a minor trauma to the cervical spine. Spine J. 2013;13:597–604. 22. Fattah S, Johnsen AS, Andersen JE, Vigerust T, Olsen T, Rehn M. Rapid extrication of entrapped victims in motor vehicle wreckage using a Norwegian chain method – cross-sectional and feasibility study. BMC Emerg Med. 2014;14:14–14. Publisher’s Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. 17. Wilmink AB, Samra GS, Watson LM, Wilson AW. Vehicle entrapment rescue and pre-hospital trauma care. Injury. 1996;27:21–5. Received: 15 November 2021 Accepted: 7 January 2022 Published online: 15 January 2022 THE EAGLE HAS LANDED! We are excited to announce the launch of the Eagle, part of the Mangar lifting cushion range • The Eagle has a smaller footprint than other lifting cushions, which makes it versatile and easy to use in tight spaces • Easy to fold and position under someone who has fallen • A slimline version of the Camel, the Eagle has an in-built backrest to give extra support • Lifts at least 35 stone AMBULANCE UK - APRIL • Reduces risk of musculoskeletal injury • Portable – use inside or outdoors For more information or to book a demonstration please email enquiries@winncare.uk or call 0800 2800 485. 46 For further recruitment vacancies visit: www.ambulanceukonline.com
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