Question

When should you assume a drowning patient has a spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

You should assume this when:The submersion has resulted from a diving mishap or long fall.The patient is unconscious, and no information is available to rule out the possibility of a mechanism causing neck injury.The patient is conscious but complains of weakness, paralysis, or numbness in the arms or legs.You suspect the possibility of spinal injury despite what witnesses say.

Front	When should you assume a drowning patient has a spinal injury?
Back	You should assume this when: The submersion has resulted from a diving mishap or long fall. The patient is unconscious, and no information is available to rule out the possibility of a mechanism causing neck injury. The patient is conscious but complains of weakness, paralysis, or numbness in the arms or legs. You suspect the possibility of spinal injury despite what witnesses say.

Patient Assume Spinal Possibility Drowning Injury Submersion Resulted