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Spinal precautions generally include long spine boards, cervical collars, head blocks, and straps with the goal of immobilizing or reducing movement throughout the entirety of the spine. [ 4 ] [ 7 ] [ 12 ] They also include methods to reduce spinal movement while moving a patient, such as logrolling . [ 7 ]
The routine use of a cervical collar is not recommended. [2] [3] [6] Cervical collars are also used therapeutically to help realign the spinal cord and relieve pain, [7] although they are usually not worn for long periods of time. [8] Another use of the cervical collar is for strains, sprains, or whiplash.
Precautions. The Dix–Hallpike maneuver places a degree of stress on the patient's lower back; therefore, a cautious approach must be taken with patients who are suffering from back pain. [7] Severe respiratory or cardiac problems may not allow a patient to tolerate the maneuver.
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Even when people take precautions, trampolines are still risky — trained gymnasts still sustain injuries, the AAOS warns. That's why the highs are not worth the lows for many bone doctors.
a cervical collar with occipital padding as needed; side head supports, such as a rolled blanket or head blocks (head immobilizer) made specifically for this purpose, used to avoid the lateral rotation of the head; straps to secure the patient to the long spine board, and tape to secure the head
Short title: 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Author: CDC: Date and time of digitizing: 03:51, 13 May 2009: Software used: PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2
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