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SKILL SHEET
SPINAL BACKBOARDING PROCEDURE AND
REMOVAL FROM WATER— SPEED SLIDE
1
The primary rescuer performs in-line
stabilization by placing his or her hands on
both sides of the victim’s head while the
victim is on the slide.
2
Other lifeguards carefully lift the victim and slide the backboard into place from the feet to
the head.
3
Lifeguards lower the victim onto the backboard.
4
Lifeguards secure the victim to the backboard and immobilize the head.
5
Lifeguards lift the backboard and victim out
of the slide.
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