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Objective: To demonstrate ability to remove snow sports boot on injured lower limb.

11 November 2018 - 05:18 | Version 1 | | Skill Guide

Skill
CPI
Determines scene is safe  
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?"
Initiates Standard Precautions   
Rescuer #1 stabilizes the boot to be removed.  
Rescuer #2 unbuckles/unlaces the boot completely.  
Rescuer #2 spreads the boot open.  
Rescuer #1 stabilizes injured area of leg/ankle by placing one hand on front of ankle and one hand on back of the ankle, holding this position firmly as the boot is removed.  
Rescuer #2 gently removes boot by sliding heel away from foot, followed by the toe portion; monitors patient for indications of excessive pain; stops or modifies procedures as appropriate.  
Assesses .   
Related
Prepares and applies splint, keeping movement of injured extremity to a minimum.  
Reassesses CMS after splint is applied.  
Treats for shock as indicated  
Prepares patient for transport  

Chapter: 20
Page: 691

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