Spine Immobilization Following Penetrating Trauma

Posted by Jeffrey Guy MD EMT-P FACS at 1/18/2010 12:00 PM
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PHTLS teaches that following a penetrating injury spine immobilization has little benefit to the patient.  In this episode I present new data that shows that mortality  in GSW victims is increased with spine immobilization.  We then review the PHTLS indications of spine immobilization.


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  • 2/10/2010 9:55 AM yuda wrote:
    As a paramedic student we did the phtls certification as part of our paramedic course. The information provided on this podcast seems extremely interesting but is there any way I could download mp3 files (as opposed to having to listen online only?)

    The podcasts are available for direct download on www.phtlspodcast.com.  Also, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.  Go to the iTunes store and go to podcasts.   You can also search PHTLS on iTunes.

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