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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

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Open Access 01-12-2009 | Commentary

Why Do We Put Cervical Collars On Conscious Trauma Patients?

Authors: Jonathan Benger, Julian Blackham

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

In this commentary we argue that fully alert, stable and co-operative trauma patients do not require the application of a semi-rigid cervical collar, even if they are suspected of underlying cervical spine fracture, unless their conscious level deteriorates or they find the short-term support of a cervical collar helpful. Despite the historical and cultural barriers that exist, the potential benefits are such that this hypothesis merits rigorous testing in well-designed research trials.

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Title: Why Do We Put Cervical Collars On Conscious Trauma Patients?
Authors: Jonathan Benger
Julian Blackham
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1757-7241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-17-44

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