During a log-roll, who should stabilize the head?

During a log-roll, who should stabilize the head?

• A. The feet.
• B. A bystander near the torso.
• C. The rescuer at the chest.
• D. One person at the head to stabilize.

Answer: (D)

Keeping the spine aligned during a log-roll requires one person at the head to stabilize the head. This person uses both hands to hold the head in line with the body, preventing any bending, twisting, or shifting as the team rolls the patient as a unit. With the head held steady, the others can move the shoulders and hips together without causing movement in the neck, which protects the spine from further injury. If someone farther down the body or a bystander near the torso tries to control the roll, the head could shift, compromising spinal stability. Head stabilization by a single responder ensures consistent, controlled movement and reduces the risk during transfer to a safer position or surface.

Keeping the spine aligned during a log-roll requires one person at the head to stabilize the head. This person uses both hands to hold the head in line with the body, preventing any bending, twisting, or shifting as the team rolls the patient as a unit. With the head held steady, the others can move the shoulders and hips together without causing movement in the neck, which protects the spine from further injury. If someone farther down the body or a bystander near the torso tries to control the roll, the head could shift, compromising spinal stability. Head stabilization by a single responder ensures consistent, controlled movement and reduces the risk during transfer to a safer position or surface.