Vacuum Mattress - Use of The Vacuum Mattress

Use of The Vacuum Mattress

The full spine immobilisation (splint) is performed with:

  • a rigid cervical collar
  • a vacuum mattress
  • a stretcher under it (the longitudinal stiffness of the mattress alone is not sufficient).

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