A 47 year old man has been admitted immediately to the Intensive Care Unit after a tree fell on him at a construction site. What will be the primary treatment for a Spinal Injury?
A) Place the patient in a hard cervical collar.
B) Perform a neurological assessment every four hours to assess further injury.
C) Reduce inflammation promptly by administering Methylprednisolone.
D) Stabilize the spine and prevent cord damage.
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