SKED Physiology Study

Withdrawn before enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Comparison of Patient Packaging and Transport Methods

In brief

A SKED© is a stretcher typically used for for confined space, high angle, or technical rescue. SKED© is not an acronym; the word came from fusing two words: "Sled" and "Skid." Over the last several years, as recommendations for spinal protection and utilization of adjunct field hardware for patient application changes, there have been conflicting training and practice regarding optimizing patient packaging utilizing the SKED© system. Specifically, there is disagreement in terms of optimal packaging to ensure no decompensation of respiratory status of the patient objectively, as well as comfort level subjectively solely related to the packaging method utilized. Several training bodies currently employ different practices of packaging including use of an Oregon Spine Splint-II© (OSS-II) system within a SKED©, foam padding, vacuum mattress configuration, or even no additional adjunct at all. The objective of this study is to determine whether adjuncts to the SKED© system impact respiratory physiology, or patient comfort while being dragged over horizontal ground.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT04964778
Run by
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
People needed
0
Starts
2023-08-01
Expected to finish
2024-01-01
Last updated by the study team
2023-08-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

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Where it is running

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