Not all broken necks cause the patient to be paralyzed. However, until X-rays are taken, a patient with a neck injury should be stabilized and kept on a spine board.
(This answer provided for NATA by the University of Alabama Athletic Training Education Program.)
Not all broken necks cause the patient to be paralyzed. However,
until X-rays are taken, a patient with a neck injury should be
stabilized and kept on a spine board. (This answer provided for
NATA by the University of Alabama Athletic...
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:Not all broken necks cause the patient to be paralyzed. However, until X-rays are taken, a patient with a neck injury should be stabilized and kept on a spine board.
