| Motorcyclists, full-face helmets and neck injuries: can you take the helmet off safely, and if so, how? | |
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PMID: 7921566 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Injured motorcyclists may have a damaged and unstable cervical spine (C-spine). This paper looks at whether a helmet can be safely removed, how and when should this be done? The literature is reviewed and the recommendations of the Trauma Working party of the Joint Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee are presented. |
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Authors:
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T Branfoot |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of accident & emergency medicine Volume: 11 ISSN: 1351-0622 ISO Abbreviation: J Accid Emerg Med Publication Date: 1994 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-11-23 Completed Date: 1994-11-23 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9433751 Medline TA: J Accid Emerg Med Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 117-20 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, North Staffordshire Trauma Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. |
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Cervical Vertebrae
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injuries* Emergency Medical Services / methods* Female Head Protective Devices* Humans Immobilization Male Motorcycles / statistics & numerical data* Neck Injuries* Spinal Injuries / epidemiology, therapy |
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