As you approach a motorcyclist who was thrown from his bike, you can hear him saying that he cannot feel or move his legs. You note that he has obvious deformity to both femurs. EMRs are holding manual inline spinal stabilization. Of the following, which one should be done FIRST?
A) Check his rate and effort of breathing.
B) Place a cervical collar and administer oxygen.
C) Check for motor function and sensation in the feet.
D) Expose the legs and look for bleeding.
Answer: A
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