rjbfirechief

I just read a study and presented it to the regional ems coordinator. The backboard was invented for moving patients and have the space underneath of the backboard to "Move" not immobilize patients. So while this is only one study of approx 8000 runs where backboards were not used, no further aggrevation of injuries occurred in moving these victims. Obviously more research needs to be done. It is only one study. So before you take your backboard and put it in the attic with the MAST Suit, The EOA and the parts from the Cadillac Ambulance, keep researching and maybe we'll get some answers on the future of the backboard.