Rapid Takedown

Resources Required:

1. Long Board
2. Cervical Spine Immobilization Collar (C.S.I.C.)
3. Two Rescuers

Procedure

• Note: Patient is standing at beginning of procedure.
• Approach patient
• Stabilize c-spine; pass stabilization to partner
• Measure and apply collar
• Slip long board between partner's hands (that are stabilizing c-spine).
  Partner is now stabilizing c-spine and board is flat against patient's back
• Both rescuers step to either side of the long board. Each rescuer grasps the long board using the arm closest to board. Using the vertical opening along the side of the board as a handle/grip, grasp the board between patient's arm and patient's torso. The other arm (hand) is placed at patient's forehead to stabilize.
• Lower patient on a 3-count. Verbalize: "One, two, three (then lower patient)".
• Note: the leg closest to the board contacts the ground.