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Published in: Neurocritical Care 1/2017

01-09-2017

Emergency Neurological Life Support: Traumatic Spine Injury

Authors: Deborah M. Stein, William A. Knight IV

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Special Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Traumatic spine injuries (TSIs) carry significantly high risks of morbidity, mortality, and exorbitant health care costs from associated medical needs following injury. For these reasons, TSI was chosen as an ENLS protocol. This article offers a comprehensive review on the management of spinal column injuries using the best available evidence. Though the review focuses primarily on cervical spinal column injuries, thoracolumbar injuries are briefly discussed as well. The initial emergency department (ED) clinical evaluation of possible spinal fractures and cord injuries, along with the definitive early management of confirmed injuries, are also covered.
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Metadata
Title
Emergency Neurological Life Support: Traumatic Spine Injury
Authors
Deborah M. Stein
William A. Knight IV
Publication date
01-09-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Neurocritical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-017-0462-z

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