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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - EMS Operations

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Emergency moves, such as drags, may be required under certain circumstances. All of the following apply to drags except one. Which of the following does not apply to emergency drags?
  1. Always pull in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the body (side to side)
  2. Try to keep the patient’s head as close to the ground as possible or avoid bumping the head
  3. Avoid bending or twisting the patient’s trunk
  4. Try to pull the patient from the top of the body whenever possible
  5. Keep in mind that drags provide little protection for the neck and spine
Explanation
Answer - A - All of the statements above apply to emergency drags except that drags should be performed in directions along the midline or axis of the body. This allows the neck and spine to remain in alignment, which reduces the chance of aggravating an existing neck or spine injury. It also allows the body’s limbs to fall into their natural position more easily.
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