Group 10 · First aid · Question 39 of 51
What is the optimal position for a conscious injured person when a spinal injury is suspected?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Lay the injured person on their back on a firm, flat surface; do not move them or change their position unless necessary.
Explanation
If a spinal injury is suspected, any unnecessary movement can shift the damaged vertebrae and harm the spinal cord. So lay the person on the back on a firm, flat surface and do not move or reposition them unless necessary. Turning them, putting a roll under the neck or raising the legs moves the spine.