Spinal immobilization in trauma victims in an out-of-hospital setting: scoping review protocol
Liliana Silva,
Liliana Mota,
José António Gomes
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Trauma is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although there is no evidence to support the safety and efficacy of spinal immobilization and its several adverse effects associated to spinal immobilization of trauma victims, it remains a common practice. Objective: To map the evidence regarding the spinal immobilization criteria and its adverse effects associated in trauma patients. Methods: The methodological guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute for scoping reviews wi… Show more
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