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in Trauma
11/09/15
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Confirmation of suboptimal protocols in spinal immobilisation?

A recent study in Ireland showed that for haemodynamically stable patients, controlled self-extrication causes less movement of the cervical spine than extrications performed using traditional prehospital rescue equipment.

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in Trauma
31/07/14
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Comparison of three prehospital cervical spine protocols for missed injuries

Which spinal immobilisation protocol makes the most sense? PHTLS? Domeier/NEXUS? Hankins? None?

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in Trauma
17/06/14
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Evaluation of clinical efficacy and safety of cervical trauma collars: differences in immobilization, effect on jugular venous pressure and patient comfort

So do collars really make a difference to neck mobility and JVP?

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in News, Trauma
01/06/14
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ITLS Position Paper – Long Backboard Use for Spinal Motion Restriction

ITLS Editorial Board position paper, published May 2014

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in Guidelines, Trauma
27/01/14
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Faculty of Pre-hospital Care Consensus Statement: Pre-hospital Spinal Immobilisation

  Download (PDF): http://www.fphc.co.uk/content/Portals/0/Documents/2013-12%20Spinal%20Consensus%20COMPLETE.pdf

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in Guidelines, Trauma
27/01/14
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Faculty of Pre-hospital Care Consensus Statement: Minimal Patient Handling

  Download: http://www.fphc.co.uk/content/Portals/0/Documents/2013-12%20Consensus%20Handling%20v8.pdf

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