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Patient Wandering Accident Suspect Skull Spinal Injuries Situation

Front What should you do with a patient wandering around after an accident whom you suspect of having a skull or spinal injuries?
Back In this situation, you should NOT have them lie down; immobilize them with a long backboard in the upright position.

Tags: 26, head, injuries, spine

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