The American journal of emergency medicine: cervical
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does the novel lateral trauma position cause more motion in an unstable cervical spine injury than the logroll maneuver?
Prehospital personnel who lack advanced airway management training must rely on basic techniques when transporting unconscious trauma patients. The supine position is associated with a loss of airway patency when compared to lateral recumbent positions. Thus, an inherent conflict exists between securing an open airway using the recovery position and maintaining spinal immobilization in the supine position. The lateral trauma position is a novel technique that aims to combine airway management with spinal precautions. The objective of this study was to compare the spinal motion allowed by the novel lateral trauma position and the well-established log-roll maneuver. ⋯ In this cadaver study, the novel lateral trauma position and the well-established log-roll maneuver resulted in comparable amounts of motion in an unstable cervical spine injury model. We suggest that the lateral trauma position may be considered for unconscious non-intubated trauma patients.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of C-MAC, McGrath and Macintosh laryngoscope use in a standardized airway manikin with immobilized cervical spine by novice intubators.
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Comparative Study
C-MAC compared with direct laryngoscopy for intubation in patients with cervical spine immobilization: A manikin trial.
The aim of this study was to compare C-MAC videolaryngoscopy with direct laryngoscopy for intubation in simulated cervical spine immobilization conditions. ⋯ The C-MAC videolaryngoscope is an excellent alternative to the MAC laryngoscope for intubating manikins with cervical spine immobilization.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of Macintosh and AWS Pentax laryngoscope for intubation in cervical immobilization scenario.