You are maintaining manual in-line stabilization of the cervical spine for a patient being log rolled, transferred, and secured to a long backboard. At what point should you release the manual in-line stabilization?
a. Once the patient has been log rolled onto the long backboard
b. After the patient's head, chest, and knees have been secured with straps
c. After the patient has been secured to the backboard and transferred to the stretcher
d. After the patient's head has been secured with a head immobilization device
Answer: d
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