| Are scoop stretchers suitable for use on spine-injured patients? | |
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PMID: 20837250 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: In the prehospital setting, spine-injured patients must be transferred to a spine board to immobilize the spine. This can be accomplished using both manual techniques and mechanical devices. OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the scoop stretcher to limit cervical spine motion as compared to 2 commonly used manual transfer techniques. METHODS: Three-dimensional angular motion generated across the C5-C6 spinal segment during execution of 2 manual transfer techniques and the application of a scoop stretcher was recorded first on cadavers with intact spines and then repeated after C5-C6 destabilization. A 3-dimensional electromagnetic tracking device was used to measure the maximum angular and linear motion produced during all test sessions. RESULTS: Although not statistically significant, the execution of the log roll maneuver created more motion in all directions than either the lift-and-slide technique or with scoop stretcher application. The scoop stretcher and lift-and-slide techniques were able to restrict motion to a comparable degree. CONCLUSION: The effectiveness of the scoop stretcher to limit spinal motion in the destabilized spine is comparable or better than manual techniques currently being used by primary responders. |
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Authors:
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Gianluca Del Rossi; Glenn R Rechtine; Bryan P Conrad; Marybeth Horodyski |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article Date: 2010-02-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of emergency medicine Volume: 28 ISSN: 1532-8171 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-14 Completed Date: 2010-09-30 Revised Date: 2011-11-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309942 Medline TA: Am J Emerg Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 751-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of South Florida, Mail Code-MDC106 Tampa, FL 33612, USA. |
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Aged, 80 and over Analysis of Variance Biomechanics Cadaver Cervical Vertebrae* / injuries Electromagnetic Phenomena Emergency Medical Services / methods* Equipment Design Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Immobilization / instrumentation Moving and Lifting Patients / instrumentation* Range of Motion, Articular Rotation Safety Spinal Injuries* / diagnosis, physiopathology, prevention & control Transportation of Patients / methods |
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Am J Emerg Med. 2011 Oct;29(8):956; author reply 957
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