Then secure the strap over the casualty’s right
shoulder. Proceed to tighten up both shoulder
straps remembering not to overly tighten and
restrict the casualty’s ability to breathe. At this
point secure the arms into the wrist cu
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s on
the diagonal chest straps if required.
5. Once the
fi
gure of eight is complete, secure the
fi
nal cross strap. This should be secured where it
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Now fasten the diagonal straps across the chest.
Secure the strap over the casualty’s left shoulder
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8.
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secure using the velcro strap above the forehead.
Secure the top panel to the sides with the velcro
tabs. DO NOT use the chin strap if a collar is not
used (
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as this can choke the
casualty.
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9. If a collar is being used, attach the velcro chin strap
across the collar and to the head hugger as shown
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