All trauma patients with an altered level of consciousness or an appropriate mechanism must be considered to have a ____.

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Trauma patients with an altered level of consciousness or an appropriate mechanism must be considered to have a cervical spine injury until proven otherwise. It is important to immobilize the cervical spine to prevent further injury, regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms.

All Trauma Patients with an Altered Level of Consciousness or an Appropriate