Question 1

What position should a child with head injury be kept in while waiting for an ambulance?

Accepted Answer

Keep them lying flat with the head in a neutral position if possible, supporting the neck if you suspect cervical injury; if they vomit, log-roll them carefully with help to maintain the airway while protecting the spine, and return to a neutral position afterwards.

Question 2

What position should a child with head injury be kept in while waiting for an ambulance?

Accepted Answer

Keep them lying flat with the head in a neutral position if possible, supporting the neck if you suspect cervical injury; if they vomit, log-roll them carefully with help to maintain the airway while protecting the spine, and return to a neutral position afterwards.

Question 3

What position should a child with head injury be kept in while waiting for an ambulance?

Accepted Answer

Keep them lying flat with the head in a neutral position if possible, supporting the neck if you suspect cervical injury; if they vomit, log-roll them carefully with help to maintain the airway while protecting the spine, and return to a neutral position afterwards.

What position should a child with head injury be kept in while waiting for an ambulance?

What position should a child with head injury be kept in while waiting for an ambulance?

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