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SEL Number: 09ME-04-SPIN
Title: Equipment, Spinal Immobilization


Last Updated: 11/30/2023 2:08:43 PM

Previous SEL Number: 09ME-04-SPIN

Description: Adjuncts that enable spinal immobilization of patients encountered in a variety of positions and situations.

ImportantFeatures: All products should be impervious to infectious fluids. Spinal immobilization equipment utilized in water operations should possess inherent flotation.

Operating Considerations: Consider all types of patient sizes including adult and pediatric applications as well as bariatric patients. Head immobilization features should enable easy access to patient airway. Products should be lightweight and easily transportable. Consider storage requirements; application in confined space/entrapment environments; horizontal and vertical rescue requirements including movement up and down stairwells and other minimal space environments. Consider products that enable interoperability with other rescue equipment (gurneys, litters, stokes, etc.). Also consider length and width limitations of transport vehicles (ambulances, helicopters, boats, carts, all-terrain vehicles, etc). See also 09MS-08-SPIN.

Training Requirements: Core Training: ASTM F1031-22, ASTM F1556-94, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
450, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470 (within medical scope of practice).
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day) per certification cycle

Mandatory Standards:

Applicable Standards and References:


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