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Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 3

Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 315 Jun18 min

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.