Rigid cervical collars and intracranial pressure.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The use of a rigid cervical collar is widely recommended for patients with impaired consciousness following a head injury. This report suggests that such collars may cause significant increases in intracranial pressure in some patients and that this should be borne in mind when they are used.
Medical subject headings
- Craniocerebral Trauma
- Intracranial Pressure
- Orthotic Devices