Characteristics of Trauma Patients With Potential Cervical Spine Injuries Underimmobilized by Prehospital Providers.

Study Design: This study was a retrospective chart review to determine characteristics of patients under-immobilized by prehospital providers.

Objective: Our goal was to examine the characteristics of patients who met the criteria for spinal immobilization but were inappropriately cleared.

Summary Of Background Data: Many emergency medical services (EMS) use selective spinal immobilization (SSI) based on the NEXUS criteria.