Effect of cervical collars on intracranial pressure in patients with head neurotrauma
Journal Title: Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Trauma patients are at high risk of cervical and associated injuries. The standard protocol includes immobilization of the cervical spine in a polytrauma as it will help to prevent spinal injuries in the prehospital settings. Hard cervical collar (or alternatives) is routinely used until the cervical spine clearance is obtained (1-4). In patients with traumatic brain injury avoiding any kind of maneuver may lead to increased intracranial pressure (5).
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