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'''Stabilization''' is a process to help prevent [[Shock (medical)|shock]] in sick or injured people. Stabilization is often performed by the [[Certified first responder|first person to arrive]] on scene, [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]s or [[nurse]]s before or just after arrival in hospital. It includes controlling bleeding, arranging for proper [[patient evacuation|evacuation]], keeping patients warm with blankets, and calming them by personal providing attention and concern for their well-being. | '''Stabilization''' is a process to help prevent [[Shock (medical)|shock]] in sick or injured people. Stabilization is often performed by the [[Certified first responder|first person to arrive]] on scene, [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]s or [[nurse]]s before or just after arrival in hospital. It includes controlling bleeding, arranging for proper [[patient evacuation|evacuation]], keeping patients warm with blankets, and calming them by personal providing attention and concern for their well-being. | ||
It is particularly important in [[Physical trauma|trauma]] cases where [[vertebral column|spinal]] injury is suspected to immobilize the cervical spine, or back. Failure to do so can cause permanent paralysis or death. In the field, [[spinal stabilization]] involves moving the person's back as a single unit with as many as 5 rescuers assisting, the applying a [[cervical collar]] (which can be improvised from duct tape and cardboard), and securing victims to a solid-backed stretcher, [[long spine board]], or a [[vacuum mattress]]. | It is particularly important in [[Physical trauma|trauma]] cases where [[vertebral column|spinal]] injury is suspected to immobilize the cervical spine, or back. Failure to do so can cause permanent paralysis or death. In the field, [[vertebral column|spinal]] [[stabilization]] involves moving the person's back as a single unit with as many as 5 rescuers assisting, the applying a [[cervical collar]] (which can be improvised from duct tape and cardboard), and securing victims to a solid-backed stretcher, [[long spine board]], or a [[vacuum mattress]]. | ||
[[Search and rescue|Search and Rescue Technician]] (aka SARTech.) trained in [[wilderness first aid]] have a protocol for verifying that the spine has not been hurt ([[clearing the cervical spine]]) when the victim is several hours or more from the [[hospital]] and evacuation may not be indicated. Without this technique it may be necessary to carry a suspected trauma victim out only to discover that he had no injury worthy of the effort and expense. | [[Search and rescue|Search and Rescue Technician]] (aka SARTech.) trained in [[wilderness first aid]] have a protocol for verifying that the spine has not been hurt ([[clearing the cervical spine]]) when the victim is several hours or more from the [[hospital]] and evacuation may not be indicated. Without this technique it may be necessary to carry a suspected trauma victim out only to discover that he had no injury worthy of the effort and expense. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:15, 20 August 2012
- This article refers to the medical term. For other uses, see stabilizer.
Overview
Stabilization is a process to help prevent shock in sick or injured people. Stabilization is often performed by the first person to arrive on scene, EMTs or nurses before or just after arrival in hospital. It includes controlling bleeding, arranging for proper evacuation, keeping patients warm with blankets, and calming them by personal providing attention and concern for their well-being.
It is particularly important in trauma cases where spinal injury is suspected to immobilize the cervical spine, or back. Failure to do so can cause permanent paralysis or death. In the field, spinal stabilization involves moving the person's back as a single unit with as many as 5 rescuers assisting, the applying a cervical collar (which can be improvised from duct tape and cardboard), and securing victims to a solid-backed stretcher, long spine board, or a vacuum mattress.
Search and Rescue Technician (aka SARTech.) trained in wilderness first aid have a protocol for verifying that the spine has not been hurt (clearing the cervical spine) when the victim is several hours or more from the hospital and evacuation may not be indicated. Without this technique it may be necessary to carry a suspected trauma victim out only to discover that he had no injury worthy of the effort and expense. Template:WH Template:WS