Cervical Collar application

The steps for positioning cervical collar are as follows: during the entire process, manual inline support should be maintained either from the top of the injured person’s head, or, if […]

“Packaging” the injured person

Once the spine has been immobilised by the cervical collar, the spineboard is introduced (either by using the log-roll manoeuvre or a split spineboard that can be positioned without log-rolling [...]

“Packaging” the injured person

Once the spine has been immobilised by the cervical collar, the spineboard is introduced (either by using the log-roll manoeuvre or a split spineboard that can be positioned without log-rolling [...]

Prevention exercises

The muscles of the neck and back (like any other muscles in the body) can be strengthened to resist excessive movement of the spine through exercise and can thus protect […]

Prevention exercises

The muscles of the neck and back (like any other muscles in the body) can be strengthened to resist excessive movement of the spine through exercise and can thus protect […]

Primary prevention

In terms of preventative measures, reference is usually made to Primary and Secondary prevention. Primary prevention aims to eliminate the circumstances in which a spinal cord injury can occur in [...]

Primary prevention

In terms of preventative measures, reference is usually made to Primary and Secondary prevention. Primary prevention aims to eliminate the circumstances in which a spinal cord injury can occur in [...]

Course Introduction

During this course, you will cover these important areas: •Prevention, both Primary and Secondary, which are essential for decreasing the incidence of this devastating condition. •Recognition of [...]

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