Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3232110 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This study found that paramedics can apply the Canadian C-Spine Rule reliably, without missing any important cervical spine injuries. The adoption of the Canadian C-Spine Rule by paramedics could significantly reduce the number of out-of-hospital cervical spine immobilizations.
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Authors
Christian MD, MSc, Ian G. MD, MSc, Tammy CHIM, Justin MD, Andrew R. MD, Paul MD, Ed MD, Andrew MD, MSc, Matt MD, Martin MD, Doug MD, Erica RN, Jane CHIM, George A. PhD,