Handling of patients with lumbar spine fractures

The basic principle of moving a lumbar fracture patient is to move the casualty to a safe place in a timely, safe and rapid manner to prevent further injury. At the scene of the injury, you can choose a simple and temporary transport tool, generally choose a plate stretcher is more suitable, because this kind of stretcher is harder, can reduce the possibility of spinal twisting, avoid using canvas or rope made of stretcher. The lumbar torso should be kept straight when carrying to avoid twisting of the spine. The patient’s body should be lifted as a whole during transport with a consistent pace to reduce vibration and twisting and to reduce the patient’s pain. During transport, attention should also be paid to observing the patient’s vital signs to prevent misaspiration of respiratory secretions and avoid asphyxia.