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The Canadian C-Spine Rule for radiography in alert and stable trauma patients

Stiell et al., Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (Canada) · Canada

2001-10 (JAMA)

Alert, stable adult trauma patients being assessed for cervical spine imaging. A validated decision rule rather than a guideline; referenced by NICE NG41 and ACR.

Published by
Stiell et al., Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (Canada)
Country
Canada
Topic
trauma/SCI
Type
clinical decision rule
Version
2001-10 (JAMA)
Last updated
2001
Status
Current
Access
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