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I agree that c-collars help more than they hurt, but I was wondering if you guys might have any alternatives. For example, with the big Ferno blocks, you can also wedge them between the patient's hips and the cot rail to keep the body from flopping around. Nice to meet you all, by the way!

http://www.seattlepi.com/health/414631_Neck25.html Every time I've seen a spinal immob, it seems impossible to apply the collar without moving the head. Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose?