C-spine noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.Always maintain C-spine if there is even a chance that someone has hit their head or fallen. •Abbreviation of cervical spinal immobilization. •A neckbrace.When placing a C-spine on you must measure the person's neck precisely. verb1 •To immobilize a person's neck and head.His neck is broken you must C-spine him now! formsC-spined · C-spining · C-spines
