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If a person with a suspected spine injury must be moved away from danger, how?

Move the head, neck and body together as one unit.

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  1. Sit the person up, then lift under the arms
  2. Drag the person by one arm
  3. Move the head, neck and body together as one unit ✔

Why: Keeping the spine in line prevents twisting during the move. Use several helpers, and move only as far as safety requires.

Huh, didn't know that: In remote settings, avoiding a second injury during evacuation matters as much as the first aid.

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Why did the campers move as a team? Because nobody wanted to lose their train of thought.
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Answer: Move the head, neck and body together as one unit. Keeping the spine in line prevents twisting during the move. Use several helpers, and move only as far as safety requires.

  1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal injury medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000029.htm
    Keep the person's head, neck, and back in line while you roll them onto one side.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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