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ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
HEAD INJURY
A person who has a head or neck injury must be kept still10until the extent of the injury has been assessed by a medical practitioner unless an emergency situation exists which immediately threatens life.
Procedure to follow:
1. Stabilise the victim's head (this also
applies if the victim is unconscious).
2. If the victim is not breathing, apply
artificial respiration but avoid moving the head and neck.
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