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Instructions for helping yourself

Possible neck or spinal injury

What to do

  1. Stay still and get help. Keep your neck comfortable. Do not turn it to test movement.
  2. Report tingling, weakness or breathing difficulty.
  3. Give location and injury. No phone/signal: ask another person to call safely. Do not wait for a collar or equipment before seeking help.
  4. Do not get up or walk. Vomiting or trouble breathing: tell helper now. Keeping breathing takes priority.

What to avoid

  1. Do not force a position or improvise a neck collar.
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