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Lesión de cuello o lesión cervical
Nunca mueva a alguien que usted piense que pueda tener una lesión en la columna, a menos que sea absolutamente necesario. Por ejemplo, si usted necesita sacar a la persona de un automóvil en llamas.
Mantenga a la persona absolutamente quieta y a salvo hasta que llegue la ayuda médica.
Si la persona no está despierta o no le está respondiendo:
No voltee a la persona a menos que esté vomitando o ahogada con sangre, o si usted necesita verificar la respiración. Si usted necesita voltearla:
Llame al número local de emergencias (como el 911 en los Estados Unidos) si piensa que alguien tiene una lesión en la médula espinal. No mueva a la persona, a menos que haya un peligro inminente.
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