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I have never heard of that effect on ICP but you can use towel rolls and a stretcher that will protect c-spine. I will check out the study but 10 minutes immobilized shouldn't cause harm. Studies are also relative. There are many studies that support the atkin's and south beach diet. MD's and...

I think there are valid points either way. But if done correctly c-spine doesn't cause further injury. My point is better to cya. It does take a lot to prove neglect but in the states if you screw up and your in the private sector your agency will cut all ties. They claim that they will...

I have only been a medic for three years so maybe that is the cause for my trepidation. I don't understand any reason to put a c-spine clearing criteria into protocols. I backboard and c-collar anybody with mechanism regardless of pain. Now for your pt I would have used a scoop to avoid...

Just started a new job in Denver that doesn't transmit. I guess I will see if that changes my opinion.

12-lead transmissions The system that I came from in Texas started transmitting 12-leads for all cardiac pt's. I am by no means a 12-lead expert but I do 12's mainly out of curiosity. The system switched that if we did a 12 it was sent. The hospitals received them and the ER docs would look...