USE OF THE SPINAL BOARD WITHIN THE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Authors
COOKE MW
Citation
Mw. Cooke, USE OF THE SPINAL BOARD WITHIN THE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, Journal of accident & emergency medicine, 15(2), 1998, pp. 108-109
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Journal title
Journal of accident & emergency medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
13510622
Volume
15
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
108 - 109
Database
ISI
SICI code
1351-0622(1998)15:2<108:UOTSBW>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
A postal questionnaire was sent to all consultants and specialist trai nees in the West Midlands about the use of spinal boards in the accide nt and emergency (A&E) department, Response rate was 70%. There was wi despread use of boards in A&E despite an ATLS recommendation to the co ntrary. Hospitals should review their policies on use of spinal boards within the department, using the evidence available to determine the best means of immobilisation.