How Do You Make A Stuff Sack Neck Splint For First Aid?
When preparing an evacuation by litter, it is crucial to keep the head and neck of the injured person immobilized. This simple device can help a lot towards that goal. Step 1 Get a medium to large-sized stuff sack, at least 10 inches long. Step 2 Stuff clothing or other soft material tightly into the sack, filling up about 1/4 of the sack. Step 3 Slide the flat part of the sack under the head until it is under the neck, nestling the stuffed part of the sack against one side of the neck. Be careful not to move the head or neck at all throughout the process. Step 4 Stuff the other side of the sack with clothing or other soft material; the middle of the sack – the part under the neck – remains unstuffed. Step 5 Pull the sack’s drawstring to close it. Step 6 Proceed with the process of securing the injured person to the litter (see “How to Secure an Injured Person Onto a Litter”).
