How long should you stabilize the head of a trauma patient manually?

The head of a casualty with a suspected cervical spine injury must be manually stabilised without interruption until care is taken over by the Emergency Medical Team. This is crucial because any uncontrolled head movement can cause further damage to the spinal cord and lead to permanent paralysis. Therefore, stabilisation is maintained until the paramedics secure the casualty with professional equipment, e.g., a cervical collar.