Hontoria Hernández, María Isabel; Gordillo Martín, Raquel; Serrano Martínez, Francisco Javier; Alonso Ibáñez, Lourdes; Carazo Díaz, Carmen; Prieto Merino, David; Sánchez-Arévalo Morato, Silvia; Dixon, Mark; Pardo Ríos, Manuel; Juguera Rodríguez, Laura; (2019) Self-extraction with and without a cervical collar: a biomechanical simulation study. Emergencias : revista de la Sociedad Espanola de Medicina de Emergencias, 31 (1). pp. 36-38. ISSN 1137-6821 http://emergencias.portalsemes.org/descargar/compa...
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To compare self-extraction with and without a cervical collar in subjects at low risk of cervical spine injuries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Simulation study analyzing biomechanical data from inertial sensors to detect misalignment of the cervical spine during self-extraction with and without a cervical collar. RESULTS: Misalignment was a mean (SD) 3.12 (34.62) degrees greater during self-extraction with a Stiffneck collar in place (95% CI, -15.33 to 21.57 degrees; P=.7234) than during extraction without a collar. Misalignment was also greater, by 5.95 (31.76) degrees, with an X-collar in place (95% CI, -10.98 to 22.87; P=.4654) than without a collar. The between-collar comparison of differences showed that misalignment was 2.83 (12.10) degrees greater with the X-collar (95% CI, -3.62 to 9.27 degrees; P=.3650). CONCLUSION: Misalignment of the cervical spinal column is similar during self-extraction with or without a cervical collar in place.
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PubMed ID | 30656871 |
Elements ID | 121540 |
Official URL | http://emergencias.portalsemes.org/descargar/compa... |
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