C-spine
C-spine · C-spines
A neckbraceA neckbrace.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A neckbrace.
When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely.
(countable, uncountable)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.
Origin
From cervical + spine.From cervical + spine.
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