A some what simplistic view....These collars can provide useful symptomatic
relief in patients who are ambulant in first few days when combined with
pharmacological strategies - try it and see!
They are not, however, an alternative to active mobilisation once the acute
symptoms have settled.
John Black
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From: Rowley Cottingham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 22 August 2002 18:47
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Subject: Re: Clearance of c-spines
And whatever you do, DON'T give the patient a carry-out collar of any sort.
They get better slower.
Best wishes,
Rowley Cottingham
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