If it is exceptionally necessary to move an injured person, how should it be done to ensure their safety?

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As a general rule, injured persons should not be moved unless there is imminent danger (such as fire or risk of being run over). If moving them is absolutely essential, the principle of the head-neck-trunk axis must be followed: move the injured person as a rigid block without bending or twisting the spine. This is crucial to prevent irreversible spinal cord injuries. The other options are incorrect: medication should never be administered (it can mask symptoms, cause allergic reactions, or complicate urgent surgery), and the injured person should not be asked to move on their own, as stress or shock could mask serious fractures.

If it is exceptionally necessary to move an injured person, how should it be done to ensure their safety?

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