CERVICAL SPINE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, LITERATURE REVIEW
Abstract
Background: Emergency doctors frequently face challenges when dealing with patients who may have cervical spine injuries when they arrive at the emergency department (ED). When evaluating and transferring these patients, EPs need to be ready to handle them quickly and skillfully while safeguarding the cervical spine to avoid further neurologic damage. EPs need to be familiar with identifying and treating related injuries in addition to having a thorough understanding of the intricate anatomy of the cervical spine, the process behind injuries, and their various forms.
Methods: The Medline, Pubmed, Embase, NCBI, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies of Cervical spine evaluation and management in emergency department.
Conclusion: ervical spine injuries (CSI), which, while rare, are very serious and can cause permanent damage. Proper evaluation involves clinical and radiological assessments, with a focus on preventing further spinal cord injury (SCI) and stabilizing the spine. Treatment has shifted from conservative methods to more aggressive surgical approaches due to advances in surgery and better outcomes.