Head splint technique involves which sequence?

Head splint technique involves which sequence?

• A. Approach the person from the side, grasp the person's arms between the shoulder and the elbow, gently move the arms alongside the head, and firmly squeeze the person's arms against their head.
• B. Approach from behind and secure straps.
• C. Lift head first to align spine.
• D. Grasp wrists and pull straight up.

Answer: (A)

Head splinting centers on immobilizing the head and neck to prevent further spinal movement during transfer. The correct sequence starts with approaching from the side to keep the spine aligned and to position yourself to control the head. Then you reach for the victim’s arms and hold them between the shoulder and elbow, which lets you guide the arms alongside the head. By gently bringing the arms along the sides of the head and then pressing them firmly against the head, you create a stable “splint” that limits head movement. This method reduces the risk of neck rotation or flexion during movement. Other approaches don’t provide this same stabilization. Approaching from behind and securing straps isn’t part of the head splint technique. Lifting the head first or pulling up by the wrists would move the head and neck, increasing the chance of injury.

Head splinting centers on immobilizing the head and neck to prevent further spinal movement during transfer. The correct sequence starts with approaching from the side to keep the spine aligned and to position yourself to control the head. Then you reach for the victim’s arms and hold them between the shoulder and elbow, which lets you guide the arms alongside the head. By gently bringing the arms along the sides of the head and then pressing them firmly against the head, you create a stable “splint” that limits head movement. This method reduces the risk of neck rotation or flexion during movement.

Other approaches don’t provide this same stabilization. Approaching from behind and securing straps isn’t part of the head splint technique. Lifting the head first or pulling up by the wrists would move the head and neck, increasing the chance of injury.