RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nierengarten, Mary Beth
T1 Spinal Boards for Spinal Immobilization Prove Harmful
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 46
SP 12
OP 12
DO 10.1177/155989771446007
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/46/12.1.abstract
AB One million spine injuries occur annually, and 2% to 3% are spinal cord injuries. For patients with suspected spinal injury, the use of spinal boards for spine immobilization confers no benefit and may cause harm. This article reviews the current evidence on the use of spinal boards for spinal immobilization.