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  2. Cervical collar - Wikipedia

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    Some common errors include incorrect chosen collar size, incorrect technique in placing collar, and incorrect measurement of neck length. [13] Cervical collars and patient's necks should be evaluated and cleaned frequently for hygienic purposes as well as to avoid pressure ulcers.

  3. Vacuum mattress - Wikipedia

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    moulding of the vacuum mattress. There are three ways to put the casualty on the vacuum mattress: lifting the casualty and pushing the stretcher under it. This method requires a minimum of five team members (four lifting and one pushing the stretcher) and should be used when a spine or a pelvis trauma are suspected;

  4. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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    Spinal precautions including a cervical collar and rigid board have been shown to delay time to intubation, increase risk of aspiration, raise intracranial pressure and cause pain, agitation, and pressure ulcers. [4] [12] [7] A systematic review found cervical collar related skin ulcers from the devices in 7 to 38%. [16]

  5. Spinal board - Wikipedia

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    a cervical collar with occipital padding as needed; side head supports, such as a rolled blanket or head blocks (head immobilizer) made specifically for this purpose, used to avoid the lateral rotation of the head; straps to secure the patient to the long spine board, and tape to secure the head

  6. Ruff (clothing) - Wikipedia

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    A ruff from the early 17th century: detail from The Regentesses of St Elizabeth Hospital, Haarlem, by Verspronck A ruff from the 1620s. A ruff is an item of clothing worn in Western, Central and Northern Europe, as well as Spanish America, from the mid-16th century to the mid-17th century.

  7. Neck - Wikipedia

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    The neck is the part of the body in many vertebrates that connects the head to the torso. It supports the weight of the head and protects the nerves that transmit sensory and motor information between the brain and the rest of the body.