C-Spine/Back Pain

Question 1

What is the NEXUS criteria used for?

Answer 1

Used to clear C spine

Question 2

What are the NEXUS criteria?

Answer 2

Awake and alert
Not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
No abnormal neurological findings
No neck or back tenderness
No painful distracting injuries

Question 3

How many of the NEXUS criteria need to be met to clear c spine?

Answer 3

All of them