In case of a suspected spinal injury in a person found face down and not breathing, what should the patroller do?

In the scenario of a suspected spinal injury with an individual face down and not breathing, the first priority is to ensure the person receives immediate care while minimizing further injury. Carefully rolling the individual onto their back is essential because if they are not breathing, action needs to be taken to secure an airway and begin CPR effectively.

Moving the person must be done cautiously to prevent exacerbating a possible spinal injury, but if they are not breathing, maintaining oxygen flow is crucial. By rolling the person onto their back, the patroller can then assess the airway and initiate the appropriate lifesaving measures, such as CPR.

In this situation, waiting for assistance or calling for help before taking action may not address the immediate threat to the person's life. Failing to perform CPR while the person remains face down means airway obstruction may prevent any chance of survival, reinforcing the necessity of prompt and careful movement to address the lack of breathing.