Ep207 Spinal Injury Management

For many years, first aiders were taught not to move a patient with a suspected spinal injury. But what happens if the patient is unconscious, not breathing normally, or lying in a dangerous location? Modern spinal management focuses on balancing patient safety with lifesaving care.

In this episode, you’ll learn the priorities of spinal injury management, why airway, breathing, and circulation always come first, and how to care for both conscious and unconscious patients with suspected spinal injuries. You’ll also discover why minimising movement has replaced complete immobilisation and what spinal management topics we’ll cover in future episodes.

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