Standard Guide for Spinal Immobilization and Extrication (SPINE) Device Characteristics

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	06/01/2015	2

Category: ASTM

Description

ASTM F1556 – Standard Guide for Spinal Immobilization and Extrication (SPINE) Device Characteristics

1.1 This guide covers minimum standards for devices, designated here as spinal immobilization and extrication device(s) (SPINED), commonly referred to as short spine board. The SPINED is designed to be used as the platform for immobilization and extrication of a patient with potential spine or spinal cord injury by emergency medical service personnel.