Introduces self, obtains permission to help/treat.
Script
"Hi, my name is … and I'm with the ski patrol. Is it alright if I examine you and see what we can do to help you out?"
Stabilizes the cervical region in a neutral, in-line position. (Aligns patient axially.)
Rescuer #1 manually stabilizes head/C-spine by placing hands on either side of the helmet.
Rescuer #2 opens/removes the face shield or goggles.
Rescuer #2 removes the chin strap and places one hand at the patient’s occiput (base of helmet) and the other at the patient’s chin to ensure head/C-spine immobilization.
Rescuer #1 grasps the helmet straps and pulls apart, spreading the helmet.
Rescuer #1 pulls the helmet axially from the patient’s head with forward rotation of the helmet.
Rescuer #1 continues to gently remove the helmet.
Rescuer #2 slides the fingers up to the patient’s occiput, ensuring no loss of stabilization.
Rescuers exchange immobilization without loss of stabilization.