| The management and prevention of rigid cervical collar complications. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12224182 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The rigid cervical collar has been a great addition to the successful management of cervical spine injuries. But the collar has been known to offer a false sense of security in terms of totally preventing additional and further spinal cord compromise and damage. Also, with increased length of collar wear, there is development of skin pressure points and ulcer formation, possible delay in weaning from a ventilator, potential for exposure to transmission of blood-borne diseases. Photographs are used to demonstrate examples of related skin breakdown, show proper collar fit, present the result of ineffective cervical immobilization, and show how to stabilize the head and neck during a collar change. These problem areas are addressed with the dos and don'ts for nursing management. |
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Authors:
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Joan E Webber-Jones; Carmel A Thomas; Robert E Bordeaux |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Orthopaedic nursing / National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Volume: 21 ISSN: 0744-6020 ISO Abbreviation: Orthop Nurs Publication Date: 2002 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-09-12 Completed Date: 2002-10-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8409486 Medline TA: Orthop Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-25; quiz 25-7 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vermont, USA. |
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Braces*
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adverse effects,
supply & distribution Cervical Vertebrae / injuries*, radiography Deglutition Disorders / etiology, prevention & control Dyspnea / etiology, prevention & control Equipment Design Humans Immobilization / adverse effects Nurse's Role Orthopedic Nursing / methods* Patient Discharge Patient Education as Topic Pressure Ulcer / etiology, prevention & control Range of Motion, Articular |
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