Assessment
- Remove all clothing
- Examine entire body for evidence of injury
- Assess the patient's back and spine using the log-roll manoeuvre.
Management
- If spinal injury is suspected, perform log roll manoeuvre to examine the back
- Remove restricting clothing and all jewellery
- Protect the patient’s spine during exposure
- Cover the patient as soon as possible to prevent hypothermia
- Respect the patient and protect their modesty during exposure