Your patient has been injured by a fall down a flight of steps.He is alert and oriented but complains of back and neck pain.You spinal immobilize him on a long spine board with a cervical collar on his neck as a precaution because you know that the:

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The cervical spine (neck) is the most vulnerable part of the spine and can easily be injured in a fall or other traumatic event. Spinal immobilization with a long spine board and cervical collar is a precautionary measure to prevent further injury to the cervical spine.

Your Patient Has Been Injured by a Fall Down a Flight