As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), when someone has a spinal injury, additional movement may cause further damage to the spine. EMT’s must always immobilize the patient’s head and torso in the position found. The purpose of an EMT is to prevent further harm to the patient until more professional medical help can be obtained. If in doubt about whether a person has received a spinal injury, always assume he or she has. …showed first 75 words of 1293 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1293 total…of seat belts will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury if there is an automobile accident. Using and remembering these tips will always reduce your chances of ever encountering a situation where you could be the victim of a spinal cord injury. Bibliography 1) “Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal Cord 101” (15 March. 2000). 2) “Spinal Cord Injury: Possible Complications” (15 March. 2000). 3) “Spinal Cord Injury: Basic Anatomy of the Spinal Cord” (15 March. 2000). 4) “Spinal Cord Trauma” (18 March. 2000). 5) “Spinal and Neck injuries” (19 March. 2000).