GROSS ANATOMY
HEAD NECK
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Question
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Help support the injured area by walking the person to the nearest wall.
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Call the person’s physician for additional care.
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Remind the person to remain still while checking for life-threatening conditions.
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Have the person lie flat and elevate the lefs 8 to 12 inches.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Call 911 or emergency medical help. Keep the person still. Place heavy towels or rolled sheets on both sides of the neck or hold the head and neck to prevent movement. Avoid moving the head or neck.
Detailed explanation-2: -If a person is suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury in a catch pool, immediately signal other lifeguards to stop sending riders. If possible, someone should stop the flow of water by pushing the emergency stop button.
Detailed explanation-3: -A rescuer should always suspect a head and/or spinal injury when a person is found unconscious, when a victim experiences a fall from a height, or when the incident involves lightning.
Detailed explanation-4: -If you suspect a spinal injury in deep water, you should first turn the victim from a prone to a supine position. Then float the victim to shallow water, where you can then immobilize him/her onto an appropriate SID.
Detailed explanation-5: -Keep the person still. The injured person should lie down with the head and shoulders slightly elevated. Don’t move the person unless necessary. Avoid moving the person’s neck. If the person is wearing a helmet, don’t remove it.