'Clearance' of cervical spine injury in the obtunded patient.

Journal article

The need to exclude cervical spine injury ('clearance') in an obtunded patient poses a dilemma. The purpose of this study was to find out the current practices for tackling this situation around the country. A questionnaire was sent to all Intensive Care Units who accept injured patients. There is a great diversity in the management and investigation of these patients. There is clearly a need for a recognised protocol for dealing with this difficult situation. Such a protocol is suggested.

Authors: Lockey, A; Handley, R; Willett, K

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Injury
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 493-497
• Publication date: 1998-09-01
• DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(98)00107-7
• EISSN: 1879-0267
• ISSN: 0020-1383
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Intensive Care; Unconsciousness; Medical Staff, Hospital; Questionnaires; Cervical Vertebrae; Clinical Protocols; Great Britain