Self-extrication and selective spinal immobilisation in a polytrauma patient with spinal injuries
Keyword(s):
Methods of extrication and spinal immobilisation following trauma remains controversial. There is a consensus shift towards encouraging patients to self-extricate from vehicles after collisions and reduced use of hard cervical collars. Difficulties in conducting randomised controlled trials in this area means that case reports are important in adding to the existing evidence base. This case of an 81-year-old female polytrauma patient suggests that self-extrication, and not using hard cervical collars is safe practice, even in the context of significant multi-level spinal injuries.
1998 ◽
Vol 173
(S35)
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pp. 64-70
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2010 ◽
Vol 196
(6)
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pp. 434-439
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Psychological treatments in intellectual disability: the challenges of building a good evidence base
2011 ◽
Vol 198
(6)
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pp. 428-430
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2021 ◽