Publications by authors named "Yael V Ezra"
Article Synopsis
- Cervical spine (C-spine) trauma is often caused by blunt injuries, typically managed with prehospital spinal immobilization using a cervical collar, but the effectiveness of this method is unclear.
- A study analyzed data from 220 blunt trauma patients treated by Israeli Defense Force medical teams, finding that only 8% had actual C-spine injuries and that cervical collars were not linked to better outcomes.
- The use of cervical collars was more related to other factors like backboard immobilization and oxygen use, highlighting the need for clear clinical guidelines for medical providers dealing with C-spine injuries.
