You find a soldier lying face down. The soldier is conscious and tells you that he thinks he has injured his back. What should you do? Select the best answer.

Question

Turn him onto his back, place a cloth roll under the arch of his back, and immobilize his head using boots or padded rocks.
Place several strips of cloth on the ground parallel to one another, then place a board over and perpendicular to the strips.
Tell the casualty to keep still and not move. Send someone to obtain medical help.
Have another soldier hold the casualty's feet.

Answer 1

The best course of action in this scenario is to tell the casualty to keep still and not move. Send someone to obtain medical help.

Since the soldier is conscious and believes he has injured his back, it is crucial to minimize movement to prevent further injury. Moving him or attempting to treat him without proper medical training and equipment can exacerbate potential spinal injuries. It's essential to keep him still and ensure he gets professional medical assistance as soon as possible.