Abstract
A retrospective study of admissions to a Level 1 Trauma Centre, revealed 393 patients with traumatic cervical spine injuries. All 36 patients intubated urgently and 37 and 68 patients intubated between 30min and 24 h of admission, were intubated orally, following a rapid sequence induction with the application of cricoid pressure and manual in‐line stabilisation of the head and neck. There were no neurological sequelae in these 73 patients (95% confidence interval 0–4%). This technique for airway management is described in detail. It is a safe, familiar, and effective method for securing the airway in patients with cervical spine injury.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 900-903 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Anaesthesia |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cervical spine injury
- Intubation, tracheal
- technique
- trauma
- Complications