Is a cervical collar indicated in ambulant patients who require c-spine imaging due to trauma?
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Report By: Matthew Jenkins - Advanced Clinical Practitioner
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Institution: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
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Date Submitted: 31st January 2023
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Last Modified: 10th January 2024
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients who walk in to the ED with traumatic neck pain who are Canadian C-Spine positive], is a [cervical collar indicated] or [can these patients be managed without a cervical collar and laid flat for imaging?]
