Effect of cervical collars on intracranial pressure in patients with head neurotrauma

Trauma patients are at high risk of cervical and associated injuries. The standard protocol includes immobilization of the cervical spine in a polytrauma as it will help to prevent spinal injuries in the prehospital settings. Hard cervical collar (or alternatives) is routinely used until the cervica...

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Main Authors: Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar, Daniel A. Godoy, Amit Agrawal, Andres M. Rubiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma
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Online Access:http://www.jept.ir/article_45959_7f8cfb5dfa08078d097be7201f804d69.pdf