Slaying the Spinal Immobilization Dragon 2024
Ever had a patient have more pain after being placed on a spineboard? What is the real value of collars and do they harm patients? Can spines safely be cleared in the field? What type of immobilization really works and what doesn’t? Is there harm in log-rolling patients? There are lots of issues surrounding the routine immobilization of trauma patients and in the near future, there are likely to be some major changes in spinal motion restriction. This presentation is a look at the current controversies about EMS spinal care and looks at the evidence currently in the medical literature.