A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs. Which instruction would you provide to other EMTs who are immobilizing the patient?

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Placing a folded towel under the shoulders of a 2-year-old patient who fell down a flight of stairs will help maintain head alignment, which is important for preventing further injury or damage to the neck and spinal cord. Option A is incorrect because a towel should not be placed behind the head for a patient with a suspected neck or spinal cord injury. Option B is incorrect because a collar that is too big will not provide adequate support or immobilization. Option D is incorrect because a cervical collar alone is not sufficient for immobilizing a patient with a suspected neck or spinal cord injury.

A 2-Year-Old Boy Fell Down a Flight of Stairs