Question

You arrive on scene to a residence where you find a​ 16-year-old female patient who was shocked while plugging in an appliance in the garage. her father states that he heard the shock and saw her get​ "thrown to the​ ground." the patient is awake and alert still lying on the ground. based on the​ patient's presentation, how should you manage this​ patient's injury?

Answer 1

Answer: This patient should be immobilized.

This 16 year-old female it's possibly suffering from trauma since she fell after the shock. Even if she isn't it's protocol to fully immobilize the patient with cervical collars and on long backboards. These props help prevent spinal movement and prevents secondary spinal cord injury during transport.