What should be always assumed in the case of traumatic injury regardless of the mechanism?

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The initial assessment of children presenting with a traumatic injury is termed the primary survey. It is the same for all pediatric patients who have sustained a traumatic injury regardless of mechanism. During this assessment, identification of life-threatening injuries along with resuscitation are done simultaneously. A cervical spine (C-spine) injury is always assumed, and necessary precautions are taken during the assessment to maintain in-line mobilization of the cervical spine.

What Should Be Always Assumed in the Case of Traumatic