Cervical spine immobilization before admission to the hospital.
There is insufficient evidence to support treatment standards.



There is insufficient evidence to support treatment guidelines.



All trauma patients with a cervical spinal column injury or with a mechanism of injury having the potential to cause cervical spine injury should be immobilized at the scene and during transport by using one of several available methods. A combination of a rigid cervical collar and supportive blocks on a backboard with straps is effective in limiting motion of the cervical spine and is recommended. The long-standing practice of attempted cervical spine immobilization using sandbags and tape alone is not recommended.
Hadley
M N
MN
Walters
B C
BC
Grabb
P A
PA
Oyesiku
N M
NM
Przybylski
G J
GJ
Resnick
D K
DK
Ryken
T C
TC
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D010343:Patient Admission; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000628:therapy*