Management of a traumatic spinal cord injury below the level of C5 involves:
1) prompt assessment to prevent addition injury.
2) immediate intubation.
3) anticoagulation therapy.
4) intravenous fluid resuscitation.

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Prompt assessment to prevent additional injury and intravenous fluid resuscitation are key components of managing a traumatic spinal cord injury below the level of C5. Anticoagulation therapy is not typically an immediate management step in the acute phase of spinal cord injury. Immediate intubation may be necessary if the patient has respiratory compromise, but it is not a universal requirement for all spinal cord injuries below C5.

Management of a Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Below the Level