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  • Title: [Special positioning aids in fractures and dislocations of the spine].
    Author: Holzach P, Jacomet J.
    Journal: Z Unfallchir Versicherungsmed; 1993; Suppl 1():111-9. PubMed ID: 8123321.
    Abstract:
    Early recognition of spine injuries is of outmost importance. In the case of suspected fractures and in all severe skull injuries, a careful approach and careful positioning of the injured patient is mandatory. Immobilization of the spine is the prime concern during transportation of trauma patients to prevent neurologic compromise. We prefer the supine position on a stable support. In the case of cervical spine injury, immobilisation with a cervical collar in extension is necessary. Definitive transportation should be performed on a vacuum mattress supported by a scoop-stretcher. In fractures of the thoraco-lumbar spine, a lordotic support with a soft pillow is recommended.
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