SPINAL CORD INJURY-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

In recent years laboratory and clinical experience have shown the importance of early definitive treatment for acute spinal cord injuries; emphasis has been on the first minutes and hours following traumatic injury. There is a need for standardized training of EMTs and refinement of EMS systems which includes regionalization of this critical care component.

• Authors:
  • Hall, W J
  • Green, B A
  • Coladonato, J P
• Publication Date: 1976-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Disasters and emergency operations; Hazards and emergency operations; Injuries; Management; Medical services; Spinal column; Standardization; Travel patterns
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00144396
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Highway Safety Research Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM