Trauma patients often arrive with cervical collars in place,or collars are placed by the ED team if cervical spine injury is suspected.What event needs to take place before the team removes the cervical collar and continues care?

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A trauma team member can stabilize the head and neck,if necessary,until a cervical collar is placed.Once placed,the team does not remove it until an examination and cervical radiograph confirms there is no neck injury.

Trauma Patients Often Arrive with Cervical Collars in Place,or Collars