Neck Injuries. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • In brief When a neck injury is suspected, the on-site physician must first provide basic trauma care, which includes establishing an airway as necessary, assessing breathing, and checking circulation and neurologic compromise. A few targeted questions during history taking and a directed physical exam will help rule out serious cervical injuries, which are uncommon. More common are minor injuries, such as "burners." Team physicians must also be well-versed in immobilizing and transporting the patient, administering a thorough neurologic exam, and establishing when the athlete can return to competition.

publication date

  • January 1, 1996

Identity

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/00913847.1996.11947894

PubMed ID

  • 29275746

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 24

issue

  • 1