Immobilization
From where to begin, to last-resort options: Tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of pediatric IV placements
ePCR data from more than 1,000 EMS agencies filtered to understand frequency and type of football players injuries
Chris and Kelly answer questions from our listeners about immobilization and leadership
Helena firefighters had to crawl approximately 50 feet underneath the train to reach one victim
The Century III Mall in West Mifflin has been the site of recent fires
Carl Amos was alone when he tried to escape to safety, but he tripped and broke his hip
The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment and stabilization
Growing evidence appears to support modified spinal immobilization protocols for pediatric trauma patients
They immobilize as well as backboards, are more comfortable, and reduce tissue interface pressures
Like parachute effectiveness, scientific proof of powered cots is hard to come by, but the benefits are obvious
For something as seemingly simple as a cervical collar, it is important to remember that there is a right way, and many wrong ways, to use a device
