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- Title
Identifying Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries.
- Authors
Hallmark, Joy; Robinson, Daniel; Migliaccio, Daniel
- Abstract
The article focuses on identifying pediatric cervical spine injuries. It discusses the differences between pediatric and adult cervical spine anatomy and physical examination including Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, vital signs, a neck exam, and a neurologic evaluation. It mentions the criteria for diagnosis and specific treatment for spine injuries.
- Subjects
CERVICAL vertebrae; PHYSICAL diagnosis; X-rays; ATLANTO-occipital joint; ATLANTO-axial joint; EPIDEMIOLOGY; JOINT dislocations; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; CONTINUING education units; PATIENTS; THERAPEUTIC immobilization; SPINAL injuries; EMERGENCY medical services; COMPUTED tomography; WOUNDS &; injuries; CHILDREN
- Publication
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports, 2022, Vol 27, Issue 8, p85
- ISSN
1082-3344
- Publication type
Article