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Spinal Injury

Suspect it after any fall, dive, or high-speed impact.

How you know

  • Neck or back pain after impact
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in limbs
  • Loss of bladder control
  • Any head injury with unconsciousness
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Tell them not to move and hold their head still with both hands.

Never

  • Never let them 'just walk it off'
  • Never remove a helmet unless the airway is blocked

Evacuate now if

  • Every suspected spinal injury needs professional extraction