Guideline for clearing the cervical spine in the unreliable pediatric patient
Guideline for clearing the cervical spine in the unreliable pediatric patient
C-spine: cervical spine; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; CT: computed tomography; LOC: level of consciousness. * Unconscious or decreased level of consciousness with Glasgow coma scale <15. ¶ Change to long-term cervical spine collar as soon as appropriate. Δ Consider thoracolumbar spine injury in those with a documented cervical spine injury.