GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – NACELLE, TOWER & BASEMENT RESCUE
2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1
Furthermore, it is intended that the collar is removed as soon as it is possible to support the head and maintain the airway by other means. Therefore, the use of collars in this instance is not considered as routine. For further information please refer to annex 6.
Note: There shall be at least 2 exercises per Course Participant - 1 sitting, 1 lying down; live injured person recommended
Note: Each Course Participant shall be able to demonstrate the above-mentioned skills on an injured person sitting and on an injured person lying down.
RISKS OF USING A CERVICAL COLLAR
The instructor shall:
Explain the risks to an unconscious injured person posed by using a cervical collar, covering the following: a. Intercranial pressure increase b. Airway management Explain that a cervical collar shall only be used as a last resort and in the following circumstances: a. The injured person is unconscious, and, 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
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