To maximize depression on a cross table lateral trauma c-spine, what could be considered to maximize depression of the shoulders?
hold respiration
administer weights to the patient's wrists
use of a positioning sponge
steadily depress the patient's shoulders by gently pulling down on the wrists
steadily depress the patient's shoulders by gently pulling down on the wrists
Rationale: Depression of the shoulders can be applied steadily and manually by gently pulling down on the patient's wrists. If the patient is experiencing any paralysis to the arms or legs or the patient has fracture to the upper extremity, depression is not recommended.
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