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Episode 62 - Cervical Spine Injuries- An Interview with Dr. Jara-Alamonte

Episode 62 - Cervical Spine Injuries- An Interview with Dr. Jara-Alamonte

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October 4, 202154m 54s

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Show Notes

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Emergency Dept. Management of Cervical Spine Injuries


Authors: 

Geoffrey Jara-Alamonte, MD

Chandni Pawar, MD


Epidemiology

Anatomy (Figure 2 +3)

Spinal Cord Injury Injury (Table1)

  • Primary
  • Secondary

Differential Diagnosis

Prehospital Care - selective immobilization

ED evaluations

  • History
  • Physical Exam (Table 6)
  • Imaging
  • Vascular Injury - Modified Denver Criteria (table 9)
  • Treatment
  • Special Populations
  • Pediatrics