A patient involved in an accident has his head positioned so that his left cheek is touching his left shoulder. He states that he has severe pain in his neck and he cannot move his head. He also states he has no feeling in his arms or legs. You have no equipment. Which of the following is the best course of action?
a. Carefully straighten the head and neck so that a cervical collar can be placed.
b. Stabilize and maintain the head in the position in which the patient is holding it.
c. Avoid using a cervical collar or backboard and transport the patient in his current position.
d. Avoid palpation of the cervical spine and apply a vest-type spinal immobilization device.
Answer: b
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