Your 38-year-old male patient has been injured in an assault.He has several facial lacerations and a large knot on his head.Bystanders say that he was thrown over a large table and landed on his head and shoulder.As part of your scene size-up and primary assessment,you should:

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Immobilizing the cervical spine is crucial in this scenario due to the mechanism of injury (being thrown over a table and landing on his head and shoulder) which suggests a high risk of spinal injury. Immediate immobilization can help prevent further injury to the spinal cord.

Your 38-Year-Old Male Patient Has Been Injured in an Assault