INTRODUCTION radiographic three-view series traditionally used to assess the integrity of
the cervical spine may be supplemented with Cervical spine injury (CSI) continues to be a …

Airway management of patients with known or potential cervical spine instability can be a
complicated scenario for the clinician. Airway management may be difficult as a result of …

Securing the airway of a patient with a potentially unstable cervical spine (C-spine) is a
complex and challenging task. The objective of this continuing professional development …

Airway management in patients with confirmed or suspected cervical spine injury challenges
even experienced trauma anesthesiologists. Appropriate care requires an understanding of …

Airway management in patients with cervical spine injury is a difficult and challenging task.
Attention to head positioning and stabilization during the initial evaluation and airway …

Securing the airway of a patient with a potentially unstable cervical spine (C-spine) is a
complex and challenging task. To perform this both safely and efficiently, the …

PURPOSE: Anesthesiologists are often involved in the early management and resuscitation
of patients who have sustained cervical spine injuries (CSIs). The most crucial step in …

Spinal cord injury can occur due to trauma or secondarily by maneuvering the pathologic
spine. Damage can be exacerbated when manipulating the airway with intubating devices …

Abstract Purpose of Review Traumatic and non-traumatic pathologic processes can make
airway management difficult. An understanding of pathologic mechanisms is important in …

Cervical spinal injury occurs in 2% of victims of blunt trauma; the incidence is increased if
the Glasgow Coma Scale score is less than 8 or if there is a focal neurologic deficit …