A 17-year-old male has crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He has adequate respiration but you suspect a spinal injury. What should you do about his helmet?
A. Leave the helmet on, secure the patient to a long board with his head in a neutral, in-line position.
B. Pull the sides of the helmet apart using the straps and slowly lift it off the patient's head.
C. Kneel behind the patient's head, pull the helmet toward you until it comes off, and apply a soft cervical collar.
D. Kneel on one side of the patient and unstrap the helmet.
Answer: A
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