284 Biometric Analysis of Cervical Movement During Ambulance Trauma Transport

Historically, emergency medical service (EMS) professionals have used a long spine board (LSB) with multiple straps and foam headblocks to immobilize patients with potential spine injury. Although historically ubiquitous, there is mounting concern that the LSB may do little to manage spinal motion, and may have more risk than benefit. This project sought to precisely measure head-torso biomechanics and motion during ambulance transport. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the movement of the spine during ambulance transport comparing different immobilization techniques.

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