Under which of the following circumstances should you not remove the helmet of a spinal-injured victim?

A) if the helmet interferes with your ability to assess breathing
B) if the helmet interferes with proper spinal immobilization
C) if the victim is in cardiac arrest
D) removal of the helmet would cause further injury


Answer: D

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