Spine race: scoop stretcher vs. vacuum mattress in paramedic drill
NCT ID NCT04904770
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested how quickly paramedics can stabilize a patient's spine using a scoop stretcher versus a vacuum mattress. Fifteen emergency medical workers participated in a simulated emergency. The goal was to see which device is faster and whether the quality of stabilization differs.
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Conditions
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Genève TEAM Ambulances
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1201, Switzerland
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