Final answer:
Yes, the statement is true.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the NATA's position statement in preventing sudden death in sports, if one or more of the following is present, initiation of the spine injury management protocol may be necessary.
Conditions or signs that may warrant the initiation of the spine injury management protocol include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Neck pain or tenderness
- Abnormal neurologic examination
- Beam injury warning signs (e.g., vertigo, changes in vision or speech)
- Known or suspected spinal cord injury
Therefore, the statement is true.