Cervical Spine Injury

Cervical Spine Injury

 

Philadelphia collar



Philadelphia collar

When there are Abrasions and Lacerations on Forehead, specifically  look for the Cervical Spine Injury.

Cervical Spine Injury is suspected when there is

•      Tenderness over cervical spine

•       Step Deformity of the spine on palpation

•      Paresthesia of hands

•      Weakness of Upper / Lower limb

 

When cervical spine injury is suspected specific care must be given for the stability of the spine.

Atleast three persons must be there to shift the patient just like lifting a log of wood.

The patient with spine injury must be transported on a Hard Stretcher or a Hard Platform or  a Spine Board.

Philadelphia collar  is the ideal mode of immobilization of Cervical Spine.

                                                               
                                                                         Courtesy: Trisurge2013