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Spine Boards
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Spine boards are devices used by lifeguards to prevent spine movement during transportation of victims with spine injuries. They are also used by paramedics, EMTs and other pre-hospital care services. Spine boards are usually made of plastic that can be easily cleaned of blood-borne pathogens and could not harbour bacteria like the wood spine boards. Spine boards or back boards are longer and wider than human body to allow immobilization straps placing and and carrying with side handles. Most spine boards are typically X-ray translucent and enable strapped to the board patients' examination. |
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