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Biomechanical analysis of spinal misalignment during Vehicular extrication maneuvers performed by professional rescue teams [PDF]
HeliyonObjective: To compare spinal misalignment and execution time of 3 rescue maneuvers for casualties in traffic accidents. Materials and methods: Biomechanical analysis using inertial sensors to measure the range of spinal misalignment and execution time of
Manuel Pons Claramonte +5 more
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Extrication of patients trapped following a motor vehicle collision: a systematic scoping review of the literature [PDF]
medRxivBackground: Extrication is the process of removing injured or potentially injured people from their vehicles. The origin of current extrication techniques and paradigms is largely unknown.
Tim Nutbeam
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Ice-man Down: Using Simulation to Practice the Safe Extrication of Collapsed Hockey Players in a Confined Space [PDF]
Cureus, 2018 Sporting event emergencies are common among both spectators and players, with unique sets of challenges associated with patient extrication in unfamiliar and chaotic environments.
Meryl Abrams +7 more
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Optimising the care of the trapped patient following a motor vehicle collision: A UK-Based Delphi consensus study [PDF]
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency MedicineBackground Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury and death worldwide. Up to 40% of casualties may become trapped and entrapment is associated with delayed care and worse outcomes.
Tim Nutbeam +12 more
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Advances in Civil Engineering, 2018 Determining the optimal extrication location of the high extraction roadway can improve the gas extrication effect of highly gassy mine and solve the problem of gas concentration overrun at the upper corner, which is of great significance to safety and ...
Xue-bo Zhang, Ming Yang
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The American Surgeon™, 2018 Most emergency medical service personnel rely on one of two techniques to extricate motor vehicle crash victims; the Rapid Extrication Maneuver (REM) or the Kendrick Extrication Device (KED). The purpose of this study was to compare pre- and postextrication neurological outcomes between these two techniques. A retrospective review was conducted of all
Adam, Misasi +5 more
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Emergency field amputation in a resource‑limited setting: a case report [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground Emergency field amputation is an exceptionally sporadic but potentially life-saving intervention in extreme trauma scenarios, particularly in resource-limited environments.
Sweta Khuraijam +5 more
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Penile Strangulation: Analysis of Postextrication Follow-Up, Sequelae, and a Review of Literature [PDF]
American Journal of Men's HealthNumerous case reports exist on penile strangulation injuries and extrication methods; however, the care and long-term consequences of penile strangulation injuries have been under-reported.
Kevin J. Campbell +4 more
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Zipper injuries: Extrication technique
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2018 Introduction: Zip injuries are the second most common cause of genital injuries in children. Several management techniques are reported. However these techniques are difficult and potentially dangerous, requiring general anaesthesia. “Rolling back” technique is an easy and safe method of extrication, without any mechanical device or anaesthesia ...
Mallikarjun Ramappa Patil +2 more
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Cervical Spine Motion during Extrication [PDF]
The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2012 It has been estimated that up to one-quarter of spinal cord injuries may be significantly worsened during extrication or early treatment after a motor vehicle accident.The purpose of this study was to analyze the planar motions of the head relative to the torso during extrication from an automobile in a laboratory setting.Video motion capture was used ...
Jack R. Engsberg +5 more
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