Emergency Guide

Head or Spinal Injury:

If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury, do not move the affected person. Permanent paralysis and other serious complications can result. Assume a person has a spinal injury if:

If you suspect someone has a spinal injury:

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-spinal-injury/basics/art-20056677