In 2001 guidelines from an inter-association task force of professional organizations representing emergency medical services, sports medicine, and physicians were released. The guidelines outlined standardized procedures for proper handling of athletes with C-spine injuries in the pre-hospital setting. This RapidCE lesson explores the task force recommendations for equipment removal, patient movement, and patient packaging

Tags: C-spine, Football, Patient Assessment, RapidCE

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