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Broken back or neck, do i still give cpr?

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

I would: If the difference is life and death, i think keeping the heart/lungs going clearly trumps the small chance of worsening a spine fracture. I would stick with spine precautions, however.

Dr Gagne agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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