2. Back Injury First Aid Management Presentation by: Paul Beaumont SOVRIN Training

3. Acute Back Pain Muscle Strain Ice Medication Gentle exercise Heat/Ice

5. Causes of Spinal Injury Falls from height Heavy objects falling onto casualties upper body Diving into shallow water MVCs Sporting injuries

6. 600 Spinal Cord Injuries

8. In only 27% of casualties who sustain spinal cord injury is the degree of damage caused by impact alone.

9. Signs & Symptoms Pain Weakness or paralysis Loss of sensation (numbness) Parathesia (pins and needles) Incontinence Symptoms of shock Priaprism in males Deformity of the spinal column

10. Management Safety Airway and breathing Immobilise in situ Call for help Reassure casualty

12. 50% of casualties with cord injury exhibit normal motor and sensory responses.

13. Any Questions ?