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Cervical spine immobilization
Cervical spine.Complete spinal immobilization includes the immobilization of the patient using a long board with straps, stiff cervical collar, and head immobilization device (head blocks or towel rolls) secured to the board and the patient's head. Complete spinal immobilization may be applied to the supine patient, the standing patient or to the seated patient.
Dr. Ahmad M Hadied reviewed this
51 year experience in Orthopedic Surgery
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