Your patient has an apparent isolated brain injury. It would be BEST to position this patient:
A) with the head of the spine board lowered about 30-degrees.
B) with the spine board in a level, horizontal position.
C) with the foot of the spine board raised about 30-degrees.
D) with the head of the spine board raised about 30-degrees.
Answer: D
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