Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook

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Figure 41. - Fractures of the cervical spine can be immobilized by either a "short" or "long" spine board. Fractures of thoracic-lumbar spine are best immobilized on a long board. One person always maintains control of the head and neck, while others rotate and properly position the patient on the spine board.

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Operational Medicine 2001

Health Care in Military Settings

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Health Care in Military Settings

Operational Medicine 2001
Emergency War Surgery
Second United States Revision of The Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook
United States Department of Defense