Neutral Position for neck
The neutral position for the neck represents the normal alignment of the bones, and in most cases it is preferable to return the neck to this position prior to immobilisation […]
Neutral Position for neck
The neutral position for the neck represents the normal alignment of the bones, and in most cases it is preferable to return the neck to this position prior to immobilisation […]
Recovery position (no equipment)
In the absence of spinal immobilisation equipment or for those who are untrained in its use, other techniques can be used to assist an injured person who is breathing normally […]
Recovery position (no equipment)
In the absence of spinal immobilisation equipment or for those who are untrained in its use, other techniques can be used to assist an injured person who is breathing normally […]
Immobilisation
Once the need for resuscitation has been established and attended to if necessary, the person with a suspected spinal cord injury has to be appropriately immobilised. For the first aider […]
Immobilisation
Once the need for resuscitation has been established and attended to if necessary, the person with a suspected spinal cord injury has to be appropriately immobilised. For the first aider […]
“SPINAL” rule
One simple way of recognising the potential for spinal cord injury is by using the “SPINAL” RULE. This simple memory aid utilises the letters of the word SPINAL. S stands […]
“SPINAL” rule
One simple way of recognising the potential for spinal cord injury is by using the “SPINAL” RULE. This simple memory aid utilises the letters of the word SPINAL. S stands […]
Think “SPINAL”
As has been discussed earlier, a high index of suspicion is important in the acute management scenario. The mechanism of injury and the events leading up to the injury are […]
Think “SPINAL”
As has been discussed earlier, a high index of suspicion is important in the acute management scenario. The mechanism of injury and the events leading up to the injury are […]
