Definitions for C-spine

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  1. C-spine(Noun)

    A neckbrace.

    When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely.

  2. 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.

  3. C-spine(Verb)

    To immobilize a person's neck and head.

    His neck is broken you must C-spine him now!

  4. C-spine(Abbreviation)

    cervical spinal immobilization

  5. Origin: From cervical + spine


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