Cervical Spine Alignment During On-Field Management of Potential Catastrophic Spine Injuries
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Cervical Spine Alignment During On-Field Management of Potential Catastrophic Spine Injuries
CONTEXT When cervical spine injuries are suspected, the cervical spine should be immobilized in a neutral position and neck motion controlled in preparation for transport to an emergency facility. Protocols for emergency transport utilizing common devices (cervical collars) and methods (transfer techniques) during these procedures are not entirely evidence based. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The medi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1941-7381,1941-0921
DOI: 10.1177/1941738109334211