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* Medicus ex Machina * Professor of Emergency Medicine: PGY-XXXVII * Justified & Ancient * Grandfather of Dragons * HEMS Physician * US Army Aviation Vet *

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3 months ago

Question for my neurosurg/spinal folk: Back in the 80s and 90s - I used to see frequent emergent placement of cervical tongs and traction for a variety of c-spine fractures. I believe it was actually taught in ATLS Over the last decade it seems much more of a rarity. Any reason

Question for my neurosurg/spinal folk: Back in the 80s and 90s - I used to see frequent emergent placement of cervical tongs and traction for a variety of c-spine fractures. I believe it was actually taught in ATLS Over the last decade it seems much more of a rarity. Any reason