The lateral trauma position – what do we know, how do we use it? A cross-sectional survey of all Norwegian emergency medical services
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Introduction Traditionally trauma patients have been transported in the supine position to protect the spine. The ABCDE-principle however clearly points out the priority of securing airways. In Norway the lateral trauma position (LTP) has gradually been introduced since 2005. After checking airways and breathing, the unconscious trauma patient is rolled into a lateral (recovery) position, maintaining manual in-line stabilisation with c-collar. Padding is used to obtain neutral spine position.
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The lateral trauma position: What do we know about it and how do we use it? A cross-sectional survey of all Norwegian emergency medical services
BACKGROUND Trauma patients are customarily transported in the supine position to protect the spine. The Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure (ABCDE) principles clearly give priority to airways. In Norway, the lateral trauma position (LTP) was introduced in 2005. We investigated the implementation and current use of LTP in Norwegian Emergency Medical Services (EMS). METHODS...
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