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Development of a new emergency Medicine spinal Iimmobilization protocol for trauma patients and a test of applicability by German emergency care providers

In order to match the challenges of quickly recognizing and treating any life-threatening injuries, the ABCDE principles were established for the assessment and treatment of trauma patients. The high priority of spine protection is emphasized by the fact that immobilization of the cervical spine is...

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Main Authors: Kreinest, Michael (Author) , Gliwitzky, Bernhard (Author) , Schüler, Svenja (Author) , Grützner, Paul Alfred (Author) , Münzberg, Matthias (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 14 May 2016
In: Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine
Year: 2016, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-10
ISSN:1757-7241
DOI:10.1186/s13049-016-0267-7
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-016-0267-7
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Author Notes:Michael Kreinest, Bernhard Gliwitzky, Svenja Schüler, Paul A. Grützner and Matthias Münzberg
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Summary:In order to match the challenges of quickly recognizing and treating any life-threatening injuries, the ABCDE principles were established for the assessment and treatment of trauma patients. The high priority of spine protection is emphasized by the fact that immobilization of the cervical spine is performed at the very first step in the ABCDE principles. Immobilization is typically performed to prevent or minimize secondary damage to the spinal cord if instability of the spinal column is suspected. Due to increasing reports about disadvantages of spinal immobilization, the indications for performing spinal immobilization must be refined.
Item Description:Gesehen am 27.05.2016
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1757-7241
DOI:10.1186/s13049-016-0267-7

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