immobilization

What is “cervical pain”?

The improper term of “cervical pain” refers to disorder of neck pain, pain of different intensity affecting the cervical region. Usually it starts at the base of the neck and may spread to shoulders, […]

Immobilization of the cervical rachis in a traumatized patient

The term immobilization refers to the use of devices studied to reduce movements of one or more body segments in order to avoid other injuries a part from those already caused by the trauma […]

Patient care with head injury

The approach to a traumatized patient at the accident site implies the implementation of coordinated and sequential rescue techniques aimed at safeguarding the health of the patient. The essential steps of an intervention of […]

The importance of cervical collar

Cervical collar is the main device used for atraumatic immobilization of the cervical area: light and practical, it allows a quick access at neck’s front part, allowing at the same time jaw’s opening and […]