c-spine
noun 3verb 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
broken
VERB + C-SPINE
maintain, placing
PREP.
on
ADV.
always
Definitions
noun
1
A neckbrace.
When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely.
2
The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.
Always maintain C-spine if there is even a chance that someone has hit their head or fallen.
3
Abbreviation of cervical spinal immobilization.
verb
1
To immobilize a person's neck and head.
His neck is broken you must C-spine him now!
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When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely.
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Always maintain C-spine if there is even a chance that someone has hit their head or fallen.
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His neck is broken you must C-spine him now!
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