 Canadian Ski
Patrol System
Results of the Trial Of The Lanark EMS
Head Emobilization Method
Lanark County EMS uses a method of head tie down that inVolves 2 10" peies of pool noodle wrapped in towel, and taped in place instead of Fernos. The big advantage with this system is the cost of the equipment - $10.00 versus $250.00 for a set of Fernos. The other advantage is not having to collect them from the hospital each time.
This is how EMS demonstrated
the procedure. It worked well.
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This is the result in the snow.
It Did not work.
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The main issues encountered were:
- Tape does not like the cold. our roll was useless, and it was only -5 out
- White tape also gets lost in the snow.
- Cravats, tightend until it hurts will not properly secure the head.
- Cravats also require the Cervical Collar to be aligned exactly.
Our next trial will involve a ferno pad, attached to the backboard, and velco straps to secure the noodldes. This method should work, but requires more equipment.
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