Head & Spinal Injury

First aid for suspected head and spinal injuries in adults, emphasising manual in-line stabilisation, jaw thrust airway management, and not moving the patient unless life is in immediate danger. Apply when: When an adult has sustained trauma to the head, neck, or back. Common scenarios in Israel include road traffic accidents, falls from height (hiking in wadis, cliffs), security incidents (blast, shrapnel), diving into shallow water, sports injuries, falls from ladders or rooftops, and any mechanism involving significant force to the head or spine.