Thursday, July 21, 2011
Spinal Injury
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 If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury |
, |
DO NOT MOVE THE AFFECTED |
PERSON |
. Permanent paralysis and other serious complications can result. |
Assume a person has a spinal injury if: |
There is evidence of a head injury, with an ongoing change in the person's level of |
consciousness. |
The person complains of severe pain in the neck or back. |
An injury has exerted substantial force on the back or head. |
The person complains of weakness, numbness or paralysis, or lacks control of the limbs, |
bladder or bowel. |
The neck or back is twisted or positioned oddly. |
If you suspect someone has a spinal injury: |
1.Call for emergency medical assistance. |
2.Keep the person still. |
3.Stabilize the neck with a heavy towel or other soft, bulky material until emergency care |
arrives. |
4.Provide as much first aid as possible without moving the person's head or neck
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