apply a properly sized cervical collar.

immobilize to a backboard without a cervical collar.

inform the team that immobilization is not needed.

release manual in-line spinal stabilization.

Remove the chest strap so he can breathe easier now that his head and legs are secured.”

Loosen the collar so you can palpate the back of the neck.”

Check for pedal pulses before we move him to the stretcher.”

Maintain manual in-line spinal stabilization until he is on the stretcher.”

perform a secondary assessment.

size and apply a cervical collar.

log roll him onto a long board.

start positive pressure ventilation.

head injury.

hypovolemic shock.

neurogenic shock.

spinal shock.

Carefully flex his head forward a little so I can pass the collar underneath his neck.”

Let’s log roll the patient to one side so I can apply the cervical spine immobilization collar.”

Keep his head in neutral position while I apply the cervical spine immobilization collar.”

I need you to extend the patient’s chin backward a little so I can fit the collar under his chin.”

maintaining manual in-line stabilization.

immobilizing the cervical spine.

decreasing downward compression on the cervical spine.

preventing the head and neck from moving.

Place a soft cervical collar instead of the rigid cervical spine immobilization collar.

Apply a rigid collar and prepare the patient for any discomfort that the collar may cause.

Avoid application of a rigid collar due to the natural deformity of the cervical spine.

Disregard application of a rigid collar since the patient has no neurological deficits.

25-year-old restrained driver who is unresponsive and has a history of diabetes and cardiac problems

15-year-old female complaining of neck and back pain who was self-extricated and is standing next to the car

33-year-old female in the backseat who states that her neck hurts and she has a headache

41-year-old male who was ejected and is lying supine in the roadway complaining of back pain

remove the vest-type short immobilization device and secure the patient to a long backboard.

immobilize the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device to a long backboard.

place the patient in a semi-Fowler’s position on the stretcher for transport to the hospital.

secure the patient and vest device in a supine position on the stretcher with the legs flexed.

legs, head, chest, pelvis.

head, chest, pelvis, legs.

head, legs, chest, pelvis.

chest, head, pelvis, legs.

Release manual in-line stabilization.

Apply a properly sized cervical collar.

Secure the patient’s head.

Secure the patient’s chest with straps.

After the head, chest, and knees have been secured with straps

After the patient has been secured to the backboard and transferred to the stretcher

After the chest has been secured with a head immobilization device

Once the patient has been log rolled onto the long backboard

Have the patient lie on the ground and immobilize in the usual fashion.

Place a cervical collar on the patient and transfer him to the stretcher.

Place a long board behind the patient and immobilize in a standing position.

Place the long board on the stretcher and carefully assist the patient onto the long board.

The head is secured first followed by the torso and legs.

The head is secured to the device immediately after the cervical collar is placed

The cervical collar is applied after the torso has been secured to the device.

The head is secured to the device after the torso has been secured.

Let’s get the cervical collar applied before we place the vest.”

Let’s place the vest on the backboard and carefully move him from the car onto it.”

Let’s check his motor, sensory, and pulses in the arms and legs.”

Let’s turn the patient toward the door of the car before applying the vest.”