After a fall from a fourth-story window, a man is found to be in cardiac arrest. You should:

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After an injury such as a motor vehicle rollover, or a fall from a great height, patients may have unrecognized ("occult") spinal fractures. Stabilize the patient's spine with cervical collars or backboards, and initiate CPR. Note that the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver may be hazardous to the patient who has an occult cervical spinal fracture, because it moves the neck aggressively. The jaw-thrust maneuver is used to open the airway of a patient who is suspected of having a C-spine injury.

After a Fall from a Fourth-Story Window, a Man Is