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6 Cards in this Set
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Initial Spinal Assessment |
Spinal pain Normal mental status Alcohol or Drugs Neurological symptoms Significant distracting injury Priapism History of past spinal problems, including previous spinal surgery or conditions that predispose to instability of the spine |
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CSS High Risk |
>65 Dangerous mechanism Paraesthesia in upper or lower limbs |
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CSS Dangerous Mechanism (AHF REHAB) |
axial load to the head – for example diving high-speed motor vehicle collision fall from a height of greater than 1 metre or 5 steps rollover motor accident Ejection from a motor vehicle horse riding accidents accident involving motorised recreational vehicles bicycle collision |
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CSS Low Risk (MC NAD) |
minor rear-end motor vehicle collision
comfortable in a sitting position no midline cervical spine tenderness ambulatory at any time since the injury delayed onset of neck pain |
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Assessment for thoracic or lumbosacral spine injury ** (DAMNS) |
Dangerous MOI Age >65 with TLS pain Midline deformity/pain/tenderness on palpation/percussion/coughing/movement Neuro symptoms (paraesthesia/numbness/weakness) at rest or mobilisation Suspected spinal fracture in another region |
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Collars contraindication |
Compromised airway Known spinal deformities (eg ankylosing spondylitis) |
