1. Head, Neck and Spine Injuries
First Aid
Head, Neck and Spine Injuries

2. Suspect a head injury if the person
Fell from height
Was hit in the head
Injured while driving
Suffered an electrical burn
Involved in a car crash
Riding a motorcycle or bicycle involved in a crash

3. Suspect a head injury if an injured person
Does not respond, only moans or moves
Acts Sleepy
Vomits
c/o headache
Has trouble seeing
Trouble walking or moving a part of the body
seizure

4. Key Facts The bones of the spine protect the spinal cord
Spinal cord carries messages between the brain and the body
If the spine is damaged, the spinalcord may be injured.
You can cause further injury if you bend, twist, or turn the person head.

5. Suspect Neck or Spine Injury if…..
65 years or older
Car or bicycle wreck
Fallen from a height
Has tingling or weakness in the extremities
Pain or tenderness in the back
Not fully alert

6. Action Steps for Head, Neck or Spin Injury
Check Scene Safety
Call 911
Minimize movement of head and neck