A pt. presents in the emergency with a cervical spine fracture. First thing to do is :
Correct Answer: Immobilise the cervical spine
Description: Ans. is 'd' ie. Immobilise the cervical spine "Injury to the cervical spine is assumed in the presence of injury above the clavicle, loss or alteration of conscious level, involvement in high-speed collisions or where there is H/o neck pain. Airway assessment and management is performed with the cervical spine immobilised in the neutral position by manual inline immobilization or by a well-fitting neck brace, sandbags and forehead tape."- Bailey & loveThus before beginning the ABC of management cervical spine is immobilised.
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