Definitions for C-spine
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C-spine(Noun)
A neckbrace.
When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely.
C-spine(Noun)
The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.
Always maintain C-spine if there is even a chance that someone has hit their head or fallen.
C-spine(Verb)
To immobilize a person's neck and head.
His neck is broken you must C-spine him now!
C-spine(Abbreviation)
cervical spinal immobilization
Origin: From cervical + spine
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