Cervical Spine Immobilization before Admission to the Hospital
2002; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 50; Issue: suppl_3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1097/00006123-200203001-00005
ISSN1524-4040
AutoresMark N. Hadley, Beverly C. Walters, Paul A. Grabb, Nelson M. Oyesiku, Gregory J. Przybylski, Daniel K. Resnick, T C Ryken,
Tópico(s)Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
ResumoThere is insufficient evidence to support treatment standards.There is insufficient evidence to support treatment guidelines.All trauma patients with a cervical spinal column injury or with a mechanism of injury having the potential to cause cervical spine injury should be immobilized at the scene and during transport by using one of several available methods. A combination of a rigid cervical collar and supportive blocks on a backboard with straps is effective in limiting motion of the cervical spine and is recommended. The long-standing practice of attempted cervical spine immobilization using sandbags and tape alone is not recommended.
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