SCOOP STRETCHER APPLICATION
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SCISSOR APPLICATION OF THE SCOOP STRETCHER
Step 2 Split the Scoop Stretcher at the foot end (leaving head end closed) and straddle over the patient’s legs.
Step 3 The Scoop Stretcher is now laid on the ground with the bottom of the body plates level with the patient’s upper arms. Slide the Scoop Stretcher down the patient into position until the head locking mechanism is 2 cm above the top of the patient’s head.
A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO PREHOSPITAL SPINAL CARE:
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