GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – HUB RESCUE
2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1
b. It is not possible to support the head and / or maintain the airway by other means during the extrication of an unconscious injured person from an enclosed space, and, c. That the cervical collar shall only be used for the minimum amount of time required to extricate the unconscious injured person from an enclosed space Explain how to reduce the risks posed by using a cervical collar through the following: a. Correct sizing and fitting of the collar, according to the manufacturer instructions b. Continuously performing primary survey checks on the unconscious injured person airway, breathing and circulation during extrication from an enclosed space c. Removal of the cervical collar as soon as it is practicable to do so (i.e. the airway can be managed by other methods and head support is no longer required
Each Course Participant shall:
Explain the risks posed to an unconscious injured person who is wearing a cervical collar Explain how to reduce the risks posed to an unconscious injured person who is wearing a cervical collar
HEAD SUPPORT DURING RESCUE
The instructor shall:
Note: The following should be carried out on an injured person both sitting and lying down
Briefly introduce the generic approach to rescue equipment as described in the equipment annex to this module Explain that a pre-use inspection of rescue equipment may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s manual and the manufacturer’s criteria or the participants own organisation Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of the rescue equipment for head support required / chosen to instruct this module, by the following principles and covering: a. Markings and labels b. Operating size range, if applicable c. Equipment is within the period of formal inspections d. Checking integrity and the absence of damage, corrosion, saltwater / chemical / lubricant / dirt exposure or contamination e. Adjusting, locking and securing mechanisms work correctly f. Observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements Explain and demonstrate how to support the head and maintain the airway of an injured person during extrication by means other than a cervical collar
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