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Meaning of C-spine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A neckbrace.
    countable
  2. The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.
    countable, uncountable
  3. Abbreviation of cervical spinal immobilization.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely.”
“Always maintain C-spine if there is even a chance that someone has hit their head or fallen.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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