What should you do about a possible spinal injury after a fall?

Keep the person still and get qualified help.

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  1. Keep the person still and get qualified help ✔
  2. Have them stand up quickly
  3. Pull them onto the skis

Why: Spinal injury is a listed condition to review. The source directs first-aid review with your counselor, so seek qualified supervision.

Huh, didn't know that: Spinal injury is a listed condition to review. The source directs first-aid review with your counselor, so seek qualified supervision.

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Answer: Keep the person still and get qualified help. Spinal injury is a listed condition to review. The source directs first-aid review with your counselor, so seek qualified supervision.

  1. Scouting America: Water Sports www.scouting.org/merit-badges/water-sports
    spinal injury, and concussions and head trauma
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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