Epidemiology and predictors of traumatic spine injury in severely injured patients: implications for emergency procedures

ConclusionsIn addition to the clinical symptoms of pain, we identify ‘4S’ [spill (fall) >  3 m, seniority (age >  65 years), seriously injured, skull/traumatic brain injury] as an indication for increased attention for CSIs or indication for spinal motion restriction.

Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - October 5, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research