The Impact of a Cervical Collar on Intracranial Pressure in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Purpose: Although the use of a cervical collar in the prehospital setting is recommended to prevent secondary spinal cord injuries and ensure spinal immobilization, it is not known what effects this has on raising intracranial pressure (ICP) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. In the absence o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Trauma Care |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-866X/2/1/1 |