ArticleDer Unfallchirurg2017
[Parameters influencing the preclinical application of cervical collars].
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- The Immo Traffic Light System as a Decision-Making Tool for Prehospital Spinal Immobilization—A Systematic ReviewDeutsches Arzteblatt international · 2022Pooled it
- Epidemiology and predictors of traumatic spine injury in severely injured patients: implications for emergency procedures.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Article
- [Influence of the trauma mechanism on cervical spine injuries].Der Unfallchirurg · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe application of cervical collars is a standard procedure in emergency care of trauma patients. It is often observed that the application of cervical collars is performed incorrectly, which may lead to reduced immobilization of the cervical spine.
objectivesThe objective of this study was to analyze the practical skills of professional emergency care providers concerning the application of cervical collars. MATERIALS AND
methodsEmergency care professionals (n = 104) were asked to apply a cervical collar to a training doll. Each performance step was assessed separately. Furthermore, personal and occupational data of all study participants were collected using a questionnaire.
resultsThe study participants included professional rescue personnel and emergency physicians. The average occupational experience of all study participants in out-of-hospital emergency care was 11.1 ± 8.9 years. Most participants had already received training on trauma care (61 %) and felt "very confident" in handling a cervical collar (84 %). The application of the cervical collar was performed correctly in 11 % of the performances. The most common error was incorrect size adjustment of the cervical collar (66 %). No association was found between the correct application of the cervical collar and possible parameters of influence, such as working experience in emergency care or participation in trauma courses.
conclusionsDespite pronounced subjective confidence regarding the application of cervical collars, this study shows that there are general deficits in the practical skills of applying cervical collars. Therefore, a critical assessment of the current training contents on the subject of trauma care must be demanded.
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