Spinal board
Spinal Board
A spinal board (pronounced: /ˈspaɪnəl bɔːrd/), also known as a backboard or long spine board (LSB), is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries.
Etymology
The term "spinal board" is derived from the Latin word "spina" meaning "thorn, backbone" and the Old English word "bord" meaning "plank, flat surface".
Usage
The spinal board is used in the field by emergency medical services (EMS), industrial health and safety teams, and lifeguard agencies. It is used to safely transport patients with potential spinal injuries from the scene of an accident to the ambulance and then to the emergency department of a hospital.
Related Terms
- Cervical collar: A medical device used to support a person's neck and prevent movement of the injured area to prevent further damage.
- Spinal cord injury: Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal.
- Immobilization: The act of limiting movement or making something immovable.
- Emergency medical services: Health care service providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spinal board
- Wikipedia's article - Spinal board
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