Spinal Immobilization Devices

Manufacturer's website with options for immobilization devices for the field transfer of adult patients. (ferno.com)

Stifneck Select Collars

Manufacturer's website with information and video showing the Laerdal Stifneck adult and pediatric extrication collars. (laerdal.com)

The NEXUS Criteria

Details about the National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study (NEXUS) criteria to determine who needs cervical spine imaging. (Radiopaedia)

The Braden Scale

The Braden skin assessment scale, including a video demonstrating patient assessment. (Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence)

Clinical Skin Assessment Tools

Clinical assessment tools related to skin assessment and pressure reduction surfaces. (Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society)

Evidence Modules on Spinal Cord Injury Care

Evidence related to the care of adult and pediatric SCI patients. Includes topics such as surgical interventions, respiratory and cardiovascular issues, and neuroprotection. (Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence)

Patient Education on the Halo-Vest

Information for the patient in a Halo-Vest (Johns Hopkins Hospital)

Guidelines

C-Spine Clearance guideline

A clinical practice guideline from the British Orthopaedic Association and British Society of Skeletal Radiologists with recommendations for cervical spine clearance. (British Orthopaedic Association)

SCI Clinical Practice Guideline

Links to clinical practice guidelines related to the care of persons with SCI. The guidelines are published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. (University of Alabama)

Ventilator Weaning Guidelines

Respiratory guidelines for weaning adult patients with spinal cord injury from ventilator support. (Respiratory Information for Spinal Cord Injury UK)

Videos

Spinal Motion Restriction

A 2018 lecture ACS COT Position Statement: Spinal Motion Restriction (Arizona Trauma Association)

Applying a Cervical Collar

Cervical collar application (Oxford Medical Education)