The lateral trauma position: What do we know about it and how do we use it? A cross-sectional survey of all Norwegian emergency medical services

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Trauma patients are customarily transported in the supine position to protect the spine. The Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure (ABCDE) principles clearly give priority to airways. In Norway, the lateral trauma...

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Main Authors: Ekås Guri R, Fattah Sabina, Hyldmo Per Kristian, Wisborg Torben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/19/1/45