True or False: Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head immobilization devices (HIDs) for the sole purpose of immobilizing the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice.

Strapping a person on a backboard and using head immobilization devices (HIDs) primarily for spine immobilization is indeed not considered an evidence-based practice in many current guidelines. Research indicates that the traditional methods of spinal immobilization, such as using backboards, may not provide significant benefits in terms of preventing further injury or improving patient outcomes. In fact, there has been a shift in practice based on emerging evidence that emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Current evidence suggests that in cases involving suspected spinal injury, prompt and efficient transport to a medical facility is often more beneficial than extended time spent immobilizing the spine with devices that may not significantly reduce the risk of exacerbating injury. Therefore, the practice of backboarding and using HIDs solely for spine immobilization does not align with the latest research and clinical recommendations, making the statement true.