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5.11 Transferring the Patient to the
Long Spine Board
The technique described below for transferring the
patient to the long spine board involves pivoting the
patient with his/her back toward the midline of the
vehicle. In many situations, this may be the most
effective technique for preventing lower spine torque.
Alternative techniques have been developed and are in
use. Follow your medical director’s guidelines when
choosing a technique.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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The two operators pivoting and lifting the patient
work from the same side of the vehicle.
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Pivot the patient so his/her back is toward the
midline (inside) of the vehicle.
Figure 34- Patient Pivoted with Back
Toward Inside of Vehicle
Figure 35 - Lifting the Patient
To Position the Long Spine Board
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
TO THE LONG SPINE BOARD
1. Two operators grasp the side lift handles of the
KED and pivot/tilt/lift the patient until his/her
back is toward the inside of the vehicle (Figure
34).
2. Grasping the side handles of the KED and holding
the patient under the knees, lift the knees enough
to allow a third operator to slide the long spine
board between the patient and the seat (Figure
35). Then lower the patient onto the spine board.
Note: Slide the head-end edge of the spine board
as close as possible to the far side of the seat so
the patient will become properly positioned on
the board when you lift the knees.
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Make sure to maintain the patient’s body angle
and a straight midline as you pivot the patient to
position his/her back toward the inside of the
vehicle.
Be Aware
Model 125 KED
Using the KED
