> MOI is out of date and needs to be reviewed. 30mph with a seat belt is an
> indication for trauma calls to the A&E!!. This was based on US vehicles
with>
> box frame chassis and no seat belts. We now have crumple zones and
> seatbelts, head rests, side impact bars and have had for a few years now. A
> need to review is indicated.
>
> Mike Bjarkoy
Mike the number of people I see boarded is phenomenal purely on MOI. Walking
at the scene and then transported on a board. Anyone placed on a board for
more than 20 minutes is going to have neck and back pain. Our last odontoid
fracture came off his mountain bike and carried it down a mountain in
Snowdownia. The was a 30% overlap. He came to the A & E dept 2 days later, X-
rayed and sent home. I urgently recalled him and fortunately he came to no
harm. Message is with all the EBM & guidelines they are difficult.
Best wishes
Danny McGeehan
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