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Few articles have directly evaluated the effect of pre-hospital spinal immobilization on neurological outcome after injury. Several Class III evidence reports cite the lack of immobilization as a cause of neurological deterioration among acutely injured trauma patients transported to medical facilities for definitive care.
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www.spineuniverse.com/pdf/traumaguide/1.pdf
www.spineuniverse.com/pdf/traumaguide/1.pdf
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While total spinal immobilization boards have had a positive impact in the medical rescue profession, along with the growth of these devices as valued aids has arisen several unattended and generally unrecognized shortfalls.
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www.freepatentsonline.com/4584729.html
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A pediatric spinal immobilization board for properly immobilizing a pediatric trauma patient prior, and during transportation to an appropriate medical facility. The board includes two rigid panels 10 ... A pediatric spinal immobilization board for properly immobilizing a pediatric trauma patient prior,
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www.freepatentsonline.com/5515869.html
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In addition to spine boards and the ever-popular towels and tape, cervical collars are an integral part of spinal immobilization. and Unfortunately, ...
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linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0099176704004969
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While total spinal immobilization boards have had a positive impact in the medical ... Thus another shortfall of total spinal immobilization boards is that, ...
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www.patentstorm.us/patents/4584729/description.html
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The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training curriculum is currently advocating a sub-standard procedure for the immobilization of suspected spinal injured patients in shallow or deep water. This issue is being presented to solicit the opinions of other Lifeguard and EMS personnel, instructors, and administrators.
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www.lifesaving.com/issues/articles/25sipnal_immobilizat...
www.lifesaving.com/issues/articles/25sipnal_immobilization.html
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RESULTS: Seventeen randomized, controlled trials compared different types of immobilization devices, including collars, backboards, splints, and body strapping. For immobilization efficacy, collars, spine boards, vacuum splints, and abdominal/torso strapping provided a significant reduction in spinal movement.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15748015
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Tip of the Week Spinal Immobilization for EMS ... Spinal precautions are one of the basic skills that we have to ” Prevent the Injury from becoming worse’ one of the basics in BLS. Unfortunately the [Private] Ambulance service here in WA, Australia has a Medical Director who does not believe in Spinal Boards or KEDS!
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www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/09/spinal-immobilization...
www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/09/spinal-immobilization-for-ems-and-episode-179
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With the unique design, two boards can be stored together in less than 4" of space ... Rapid Deployment Products is the premier manufacturer and supplier of spinal immobilization products. These products were designed by professional EMT's and Paramedics and perform at a higher standard than normal.
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www.firstrespondersupplies.com/prolite.htm
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