A 30-year-old male patient involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision presents with suspected cervical spine injury. What is the most appropriate initial step for immobilizing the patient to prevent secondary injury?
Place a cervical collar on the patient.
Utilize techniques that prioritize thoracic stabilization while addressing cervical concerns.
Utilize a short board to secure the head and neck region.
Keep the patient still and apply a cervical collar as needed.
Placing a cervical collar on the patient is crucial for immobilizing the cervical spine in suspected injuries. It provides stabilization to the neck, preventing any movements that may exacerbate spinal cord damage. Other options like using a short board focus on secondary steps that do not initially address cervical spine stabilization. Techniques prioritizing the thoracic region without immediate cervical immobilization can lead to further deterioration of a cervical injury. Ensuring the patient remains still is important but should not delay the application of the cervical collar, which is vital for immediate protection.
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