Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 3
Over all, 20+ studies leading back to 1989,  the research does seem to indicate that restraining the spine has no affect on the patient's outcome and, there are actually 3 studies that show injury caused by spinal motion restrictions.  However, further review of local protocols should be done.

The re-education of spinal immobilization methods continues to be the discussion.  Cervical collars, backboards and vacuum mattresses… all come into question!

Thanks to the North Ridgeville Fire Department for hosting the podcast crew as we take on an open discussion regarding stroke patient care for EMS.

Dr. Hill, Scott and A.J. Joseph gather to talk about the NAEMSP journal of prehospital care research topic of SMR, Spinal Motion Restrictions.  Hits been a hot topic for years. The research paper associated with this topi is the most downloaded paper in the history of NAEMSP.  Are we harming patients with our backboards and cervical collars?

As the crew heads into part 3, managing the blood pressure of a patient experiencing a possible stroke.  Certainly, the idea of using medical control is the best option.  As the episode comes to a close, the discussion of triaging stroke symptoms on incoming patients for the hospital ED.  Do you use the VAN acronym yet? What about the OneDose app?