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spine board

noun

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  1. A rigid carrying surface for an injured person, designed to prevent the movement of the…

    A rigid carrying surface for an injured person, designed to prevent the movement of the spine during transportation in order to prevent further damage to it.

    • According to Renn, Murphy, who was semi-conscious at the time, was strapped to the spine board.
    • A cervical collar was applied and she was placed on a spine board for removal from the vehicle.
    • He was carried from the field in a spineboard, asking, "Am I going to be paralyzed?"

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