On accident there is a damage if cervical spine, first line of management is-
X- ray
Turn head to side
Maintain airway
Stabilise the cervical spine
"initial care at the accident scene may be critical to survival. The first steps are to establish an airway, maintain oxygenation and immobilize the cervical spine". *Many of the spinal injury patients are multiple trauma victims and therefore require emergency treatment. *The treatment priorities are preserving life(1st), limb, and. function. The spine must be protected as these priorities are addressed sequentially. *The ABCs of trauma are followed in order of priority, with airway ventilation and circulation being secured before fuher evaluation proceeds. ref : maheswari 9th ed
Spinal injuries