Fred, I think this is what you are looking for.
Houghton L, Driscoll P. Cervical immobilisation - Are we achieving it? Prehospital and Immediate Care 1999; 3:17-21.
----- Original Message -----From: [log in to unmask]>fredSent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 12:06 PMSubject: semi regid collarsJust looking for an old article saying that once a casualty is strapped down on a spine board. The collar severs no purpose other than a visual reminder, but it still increases the intracranial pressure. The article went on to question whether the collar should be removed at this stage.Has anyone seen or has this article??If so could you please forward any details on it.many thanks in advanceFred