An eighty-five year old lady has fallen down a flight of stairs. You suspect spinal injury and decide to put the patient on a spineboard. You should be aware that:
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Option C: Spinal curvature may make it difficult and uncomfortable to put the patient on the board.
Elderly patients frequently suffer from kyphosis (spinal curvature). Placing them on a rigid spineboard can be dangerous if the voids created by the curvature are not adequately padded, causing discomfort and potential secondary spinal injury.
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Elderly patients frequently suffer from kyphosis (spinal curvature). Placing them on a rigid spineboard can be dangerous if the voids created by the curvature are not adequately padded, causing discomfort and potential secondary spinal injury.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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