Rigid cervical collars and intracranial pressure.
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.
Craig
G R
GR
Intensive Care Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK.
Nielsen
M S
MS
D000293:Adolescent; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices