Which of the following is the first step in removing the helmet and the shoulder pads of an injured athlete?

A. Cut the front of the jersey from the waist to the neck and from sleeve to sleeve.
B. Open the front of the shoulder pads either by cutting the strings or by pulling the tab on the Riddell RipKord system.
C. Apply a rigid cervical collar while maintaining in-line cervical spine stabilization.
D. Stabilize the cervical spine using the head-squeeze technique or the trap-squeeze method.


Answer: D

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