Complication of hard cervical collars in multi-trauma patients

S C Liew; D A Hill

doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1994.tb02164.x

Complication of hard cervical collars in multi-trauma patients

Aust N Z J Surg. 1994 Feb;64(2):139-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1994.tb02164.x.

Authors

S C Liew¹, D A Hill

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.

PMID: 8291981
DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1994.tb02164.x

Abstract

All multi-trauma patients with suspected cervical spine injury should have their cervical spine protected while other life-threatening injuries are being managed. The application of a hard cervical collar is an acceptable method of temporarily immobilizing the cervical spine. Two cases of significant occipital pressure ulceration associated with the use of hard cervical collar are presented.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Braces / adverse effects*
Cervical Vertebrae / injuries*
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Male
Neck
Skin Ulcer / etiology*
Spinal Fractures / rehabilitation*