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What is the safe alternative to endotracheal (ET) incubation in C-spine trauma patients? Is there an exception?
Nasotracheal intubation
What is a safe alternative to ET intubation in a patient with spine trauma and facial fractures?
Cricothyroidotomy
What is the recommended treatment for Jefferson fracture? What must be checked at the conclusion of treatment?
Halo with or without traction
Once treatment is completed, check C1-2 stability with flexion-extensions films