Transportation of patients with acute traumatic cervical spine injuries.

Hadley, M N; Walters, B C; Grabb, P A; Oyesiku, N M; Przybylski, G J; Resnick, D K; Ryken, T C

Hadley, M N; Walters, B C; Grabb, P A; Oyesiku, N M; Przybylski, G J; Resnick, D K; Ryken, T C.

Neurosurgery ; 50(3 Suppl): S18-20, 2002 03.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12431282

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

STANDARDS There is insufficient evidence to support treatment standards. GUIDELINES There is insufficient evidence to support treatment guidelines. OPTIONS Expeditious and careful transport of patients with acute cervical spine or spinal cord injuries is recommended, from the site of injury by the most appropriate mode of transportation available to the nearest capable definitive care medical facility.

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Cervical Vertebrae/injuries; Spinal Injuries/therapy; Transportation of Patients; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Neurologic Examination; Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; Practice Guidelines as Topic/standards; Risk Factors; Spinal Cord Injuries/prevention & control

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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Spinal Injuries / Cervical Vertebrae / Transportation of Patients Type of study: Etiology_studies / Evaluation_studies / Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Neurosurgery Year: 2002 Document type: Article

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