Description
Immobilise the patient using a backboard or other spinal immobilisation device, preparing the patient for stretcher and ambulance transport.
Alternative labels
fix patients to immobilization devices
stabilise patients for emergency intervention
immobilise patients for emergency interventions
immobilize patients for emergency intervention
immobilise a patient for emergency intervention
use immobilization device for emergency transport
stabilize patients for emergency transportation
fix patients to immobilisation devices
use immobilisation device for emergency transport
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Immobilise patients for emergency intervention is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Paramedic in emergency responses: Paramedics in emergency responses provide emergency care to sick, injured, and vulnerable persons in emergency medical situations, before and during transport to a medical facility. They implement and oversee the transfer of the patient in connection with transport. They provide assistance in acute situations, implement life-saving emergency measures, and monitor the performance of the transportation process. As allowed by national law they may also provide oxygen, certain drugs, the puncture of peripheral veins and infusion of crystalloid solutions and perform endotracheal intubation if needed for the immediate prevention of threats for the life or health of an emergency patient.
Hospital porter: Hospital porters are professional healthcare assistants who transport people on stretchers around the hospital site, as well as and items.
Optional skill
Immobilise patients for emergency intervention is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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