Minimize movement!
Place your hands on both sides of the victim's head.
Tell the victim to respond verbally to questions and avoid nodding/shaking head.
Have the victim remain in the position found.
Maintain an open airway and continue to check for breathing.
Do not remove headgear.
Support the injured area above and below the injury site.
Do not move the injured part.
Splint an injury only if the victim must be moved.
Splint an injured limb in the position you find it.
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