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- Indications - Suspected spinal injuries - Acceleration/Deceleration injuries - Blunt force trauma - Head, neck or facial injuries - All unconscious injured patients - Contraindications - Controversy "Used too often" - Vehicle crashes less than 20 mph Ambulatory with no neck pain spasm or spinal tenderness - Risks of spinal board - Spinal board can induce respiratory compromise, patient agitation, increased pain, aspiration pressure sores - Spinal board should be removed within 20 mins of hospital - You should only be extracted on it, never 'stored' - Alternatives - Scoop stretchers - Full body splints - Keds - Procedure then - Put them into the supine position - Control C-spine - Check upper extremities - Pulse, sensation and motor ability - Check lower extremities - Pulse, sensation and motor ability - Measure Collar - Apply collar - Log roll - Head is in charge, ready steady move - Place board and log roll down - Slide patient into position - Check extremities - Apply neck pads - Apply straps