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The cervical spine (C-spine) accounts for the majority of all spinal injuries. In the US prehospital setting, patients are often transported using cervical collars (C-collars) and rigid backboards in trauma and when spinal cord injuries are suspected. After airway, breathing, and circulation, every effort must be made to secure the C-spine.
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Bennett, J., Beattie, L.K. (2022). Cervical Collar Placement. In: Ganti, L. (eds) Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85047-0_39
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