A 45-year-old male is being assessed after a fall from a height. He has pain on palpation of the thoracolumbar junction. You suspect a spinal fracture...

Question

A 45-year-old male is being assessed after a fall from a height. He has pain on palpation of the thoracolumbar junction. You suspect a spinal fracture. When performing a log roll, what is the minimum number of people required to safely log roll an adult patient with a suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Three people plus a team leader (four total)

Answer

One person can safely perform a log roll

Answer

Three people total

Answer

Five people minimum

Answer

Two people

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Log Roll Technique

A 45-year-old male is being assessed after a fall from a height. He has pain on palpation of the thoracolumbar junction. You suspect a spinal fracture. When performing a log roll, what is the minimum number of people required to safely log roll an adult patient with a suspected spinal injury?