Spinal Backboard
| Product Dimensions | 72.75 in x 17.75 in x 2.25 in |
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Discover why this Spinal Backboard is engineered for exceptional performance in emergency patient extrication and immobilization.
This Spinal Backboard is engineered for exceptional performance in emergency patient extrication and immobilization, this spinal backboard is a critical piece of equipment for EMS, fire rescue, and hospital transport teams.
- Constructed from lightweight, foam-filled polyethylene, it combines significant strength with manageable portability, weighing just 7.3 kg (16 lbs) for easier handling by responders.
- Features a smooth, low-friction surface that facilitates safe and effortless patient transfer from ground to stretcher, minimizing movement and potential further injury to the spine.
- Integrated runners along the sides elevate the board, providing easier access to the full-length handholds. This design ensures a secure grip for responders when raising, lowering, or carrying a patient.
- Built with a 273 kg (600 lbs) weight capacity, offering reliable support for a wide range of patients.
- Radioucent design allows the board to remain in place during x-ray procedures, preventing unnecessary patient movement and streamlining diagnostics.
- Fully compatible with most common head immobilization devices (HIDs) and cervical collars for complete spinal motion restriction.
- Includes integrated pins for secure attachment and use with speed clip restraining straps, ensuring patient stability during transport.
- Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, making it suitable for water rescue operations and easy to clean and decontaminate after use.
- Dimensions of 185 x 45.1 x 5.7 cm (72-3/4″ x 17-3/4″ x 2-1/4″)* provide a standard, full-length platform for effective patient immobilization.
- This versatile spinal backboard is a durable, dependable solution designed to enhance patient safety and responder efficiency across a spectrum of emergency scenarios, from roadside accidents to technical rescues.
| Product Dimensions | 72.75 in x 17.75 in x 2.25 in |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight capacity of the spinal backboard, and is it suitable for all patients?
The spinal backboard has a robust weight capacity of 273 kg (600 lbs), ensuring it can reliably and safely accommodate the vast majority of patients in emergency situations. This design consideration is critical for first responders who must operate with confidence across diverse scenarios without needing to switch equipment. The board’s construction from high-strength, foam-filled polyethylene provides the structural integrity to support this load without compromising its other key feature: portability. Weighing just 7.3 kg (16 lbs) itself, it offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. This combination of high capacity and manageable weight makes it a versatile, go-to tool for immobilizing and extricating patients from challenging environments, from vehicle collisions to confined space rescues.
Is the spinal backboard compatible with standard medical equipment and can it stay in place for X-rays?
Yes, the backboard is designed for seamless integration with standard immobilization protocols and equipment. It is fully compatible with common head immobilization devices (HIDs) and cervical collars, allowing for complete spinal motion restriction from head to torso. Furthermore, its radiolucent design is a significant feature for hospital diagnostics. This means the board does not obstruct X-ray imaging, allowing it to remain securely under the patient during critical scans. This eliminates the need for risky patient transfers before imaging, streamlining the diagnostic process, minimizing movement that could exacerbate spinal injuries, and enhancing overall patient safety from the field to the emergency department.
How does the spinal backboard design facilitate easier handling and safer patient transfer?
The backboard incorporates several thoughtful design elements to reduce responder strain and enhance patient safety. The smooth, low-friction surface allows for safer, easier lateral transfers of patients from the ground onto a stretcher with minimal force and jarring movement. Integrated side runners serve a dual purpose: they elevate the board for easier hand access to the full-length handholds, and they protect responders’ fingers during lifts. These handholds ensure a secure, confident grip for teams when raising, lowering, or carrying a patient over uneven terrain. Additionally, integrated pins provide secure attachment points for speed clip restraining straps, ensuring patient stability during dynamic transport situations.
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