75 First Aid: Spinal Injury

Question 1

What should you do if you suspect someone has a spinal injury (4)

Answer 1

1. Dial 911
2. Keep the person still and in the same position as found in
3. Provide as much first aid as possible without moving person’s head or neck
4. If you absolutely must roll the person because he is chocking on blood or vomit or is in danger of further injury, use at least two people

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Question 2

What is this the signs or symptoms of?

1. There is evidence of a head injury with an ongoing change in consciousness
2. There is sever neck or back pain
3. The person will not move his neck

Answer 2

Spinal Injury

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Question 3

What is this the signs or symptoms of?

1. An injury has exerted substantial force on back or head
2. The person complains of weakness, numbness, paralysis or lacks control of his limbs, bladder or bowel
3. The neck or back is twisted or positioned oddly

Answer 3

Spinal Injury

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