Abstract
Common measures to establish spinal immobilisation at the scene of an accident include keeping the patient’s head still, applying a rigid cervical collar and transporting the patient on a rigid spinal board to an emergency department. This article reviews the literature about spinal immobilisation practices in emergency settings, including best-practice guidance and papers on immobilisation, imaging, rapport with patients and complications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-22 |
Journal | Emergency Nurse |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 30 Apr 2014 |