To prevent further injury , unnecessary movement of the spine is minimized by securing the neck with a cervical collar , and the back with a long spine board with head supports , or other medical transport device such as a Kendrick extrication device , before moving the person .
To prevent further injury , unnecessary movement of the spine is minimized by securing the neck with a cervical collar , and the back with a long spine board with head supports . 
 This can be accomplished with other medical transport devices such as a Kendrick extrication device , before moving the person .