In This Article: Bandaging the Back and Neck When someone
suffers an injury to the back or neck, it's more important to
keep him or her immobile than anything else. But sometimes
that's not possible. Maybe the victim is face down in water and
cannot breathe. Maybe he is vomiting and needs to have his head
tilted. Maybe this person is bleeding profusely. As is true of
grammar, there are always exceptions to the rules. In those
situations when bandaging a back or neck wound is necessary,
follow these steps: - Move the injured person as little as
possible. - If cleaning and treating a wound is sufficient to
stop the bleeding, simply put a loose cloth over the treatment.
It will provide protection without adding possible trauma. - If
an injured person feels a tingling in her limbs or cannot move,
it's possible that she might have broken bones. In this case,
immobilize the head, neck, and back area. - If the injured
person is having difficulty breathing, very gently lift his or
her head slightly and place a pillow