When may you move someone with a possible spine injury?

For safety, CPR, or bleeding control when movement is necessary.

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  1. For safety, CPR, or bleeding control ✔
  2. Whenever help is delayed
  3. Whenever the person asks

Why: Leave a person with a possible head, neck, or back injury where found. Move them only when needed for safety, CPR, or bleeding control.

Huh, didn't know that: Call 911 first when the injury is serious and the scene is safe.

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Answer: For safety, CPR, or bleeding control. Leave a person with a possible head, neck, or back injury where found. Move them only when needed for safety, CPR, or bleeding control.

  1. American Red Cross Unresponsive and Breathing Person www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/unresponsive-and-breathing-person
    leave in position found, unless you must move for safety, to perform CPR or to control bleeding.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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