| Evaluation and management of acute cervical spine trauma. | |
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PMID: 20971389 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The evaluation and management of cervical spine injuries is a core component of the practice of emergency medicine. This article focuses on evaluation and management of blunt cervical spine trauma by the emergency physician. Pertinent anatomy of the cervical spine and specific cervical spine fractures are discussed, with an emphasis on unstable injuries and associated spinal cord pathology. The association of vertebral artery injury with cervical spine fracture is addressed, followed by a review of the most recent literature on prehospital care. Initial considerations in the emergency department, including cervical spine stabilization and airway management, are reviewed. The most current recommendations for cervical spine imaging with regard to indications and modalities are covered. Finally, emergency department management and disposition of patients with spinal cord injuries are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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Laura Pimentel; Laura Diegelmann |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medicine clinics of North America Volume: 28 ISSN: 1558-0539 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-25 Completed Date: 2010-11-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8219565 Medline TA: Emerg Med Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 719-38 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 South Paca Street, 6th Floor, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. lpimentel@memn.org |
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Acute Disease Cervical Vertebrae / injuries* Humans Incidence Orthopedic Procedures / methods* Spinal Injuries* / diagnosis, epidemiology, therapy Trauma Centers / organization & administration* United States / epidemiology |
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