Safety training
G WO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V6 02032026
The participants shall:
ELEMENT 4.2 - RISK OF USING A CERVICAL COLLAR
According to various international first -aid guidelines there is a risk that the routine application of a rigid or semi -rigid cervical collar can increase the intracranial pressure and present difficulties in maintaining the airway of the person wearing the collar -rigid cervical collar is used that participants and instructors are aware of these risks and that steps are taken to mitigate against these risks It is of u tmost importance during exercises where a rigid or semi
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Learning objectives:
40) The participants can explain the risks posed by using a cervical collar covering the following (Knowledge, intermediate level):
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