Wijittra Liengswangwong, Natcha Lertviboonluk, Chaiyaporn Yuksen, Thanakorn Laksanamapune, Weerawat Limroongreungrat, Atipong Mongkolpichayaruk, Kittichai Tharawadeepimuk, Parunchaya Jamkrajang, Prayoot Sook-Oum, Sorawich Watcharakitpaisan
INTRODUCTION: Inadequate spinal motion restriction in patients suffering from spinal injuries could lead to further neurological damage, ultimately worsening their prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of long spinal boards (LSB), ske stretcher, and vacuum mattress for cervical spine immobilization during transportation of patients by measuring the angular motion of the cervical spine following lifting, transferring, and tilting. METHODS: We conducted an experimental study using a box of three randomizations and crossover designs without a washout period effect for the long spinal board, sked stretcher, and vacuum mattress...
2023: Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine