Title |
The Norwegian guidelines for the prehospital management of adult trauma patients with potential spinal injury
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Published in |
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, January 2017
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DOI | 10.1186/s13049-016-0345-x |
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Authors |
Daniel K Kornhall, Jørgen Joakim Jørgensen, Tor Brommeland, Per Kristian Hyldmo, Helge Asbjørnsen, Thomas Dolven, Thomas Hansen, Elisabeth Jeppesen |
Abstract |
The traditional prehospital management of trauma victims with potential spinal injury has become increasingly questioned as authors and clinicians have raised concerns about over-triage and harm. In order to address these concerns, the Norwegian National Competence Service for Traumatology commissioned a faculty to provide a national guideline for pre-hospital spinal stabilisation. This work is based on a systematic review of available literature and a standardised consensus process. The faculty recommends a selective approach to spinal stabilisation as well as the implementation of triaging tools based on clinical findings. A strategy of minimal handling should be observed. |
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United States | 13 | 6% |
Australia | 12 | 6% |
Denmark | 7 | 3% |
Norway | 6 | 3% |
Germany | 6 | 3% |
Spain | 5 | 2% |
Ireland | 4 | 2% |
Netherlands | 4 | 2% |
Other | 42 | 20% |
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Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 50 | 24% |
Scientists | 13 | 6% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 3 | 1% |
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Denmark | 1 | <1% |
Czechia | 1 | <1% |
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Student > Master | 37 | 15% |
Researcher | 23 | 9% |
Other | 17 | 7% |
Student > Postgraduate | 15 | 6% |
Other | 48 | 19% |
Unknown | 64 | 26% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 63 | 25% |
Social Sciences | 6 | 2% |
Neuroscience | 3 | 1% |
Arts and Humanities | 3 | 1% |
Other | 14 | 6% |
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