Tag Archives: extrication

Motor Vehicle Crash Considerations in Retrieval Medicine

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Cliff Reid

An hour long exploration of motor crash management principles by Retrieval specialist Dr Geoff Healy  

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Winch Operations

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Cliff Reid

This presentation was given at the Retrieval 2014 conference in Glasgow.

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Urban Search and Rescue

Posted on April 23, 2013 by lukeregan1

GSA-HEMS consultants and paramedics are deployed as part of the New South Wales Urban Search & Rescue Task Force. Although registrars are not deployed as part of this team, working in prehospital care requires preparation for work in disaster zones, … Continue reading →

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Self-extrication with a collar on

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Cliff Reid

Using a sophisticated infrared six camera motion capture system, investigators demonstrated decreased cervical spine movement when collared volunteers self-extricated from a mock smashed up Toyota Corolla, when compared with extrication by paramedics using a backboard. The authors conclude that in … Continue reading →

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