A logroll is useful for what purpose?

• A. To keep the person in the position they were in to minimize spinal injury
• B. To move a person quickly to a chair
• C. To check for injuries by twisting the body
• D. To straighten the spine when no injury is suspected

Answer: (A)

Logrolling is used to move or reposition a person without twisting the spine, preserving the head, neck, and spine in a straight line as a unit. This keeps the spine aligned and helps minimize the risk of worsening a potential spinal injury during transfer or repositioning. It usually requires several staff to coordinate the roll and keep the spine immobilized with proper supports. Moving someone quickly to a chair or twisting the body to check for injuries would introduce twisting and abrupt movements that could harm the spine. Straightening the spine when no injury is suspected isn’t the goal of logrolling; the focus is on maintaining alignment during movement when spinal injury is a concern.