Miscellaneous
This is the first part of a two part episode reviewing the decision rules that form the base of selective spinal immobilization protocols. In order to properly apply a rule and identify those patients at low risk for spinal injury who do not require spinal motion restriction (SMR). Part one covers the two decision rules that many protocols are based on, the National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study (NEXUS) and the Canadian C-Spine Rule. Both have pros and cons, which we discuss in the episode. Follow along in the show notes at http://medicaldirectorminute.com/cspinepart1. paramedicine, paramedic, c-spine, SMR, trauma The Medical Director Minute podcast is a high yield, rapid fire podcast bringing you high impact discussions on clinical topics right to your smart phone. Each podcast is around 10 minutes in length to make it easy to listen with your busy schedule.