CCMCP C-spine assessment

Question 1

CCMCP C-spine assessment - Pt mental status?

Answer 1

Alert, cooperative with no neurological symptoms?

Question 2

CCMCP C-spine assessment - Presence of neck pain following blunt trauma?

Answer 2

Check for risk factors

Question 3

CCMCP C-spine assessment - High risk criteria? (6)

Answer 3

Age > 65
Fall > 1 m
Axial load to head
MVC with > 100 km/hr, ejection or rollover
ATV accident
Bicycle collision with object

Question 4

CCMCP C-spine assessment - Pain and high risk factors present?

Answer 4

Spinal motion restriction

Question 5

CCMCP C-spine assessment - Low risk criteria?

Answer 5

Ambulatory at any time
Absence of mid-line pain
Delayed onset of pain
Simple rear-end MVC

Question 6

CCMCP C-spine assessment - Low risk criteria present?

Answer 6

Assess for ability to rotate neck 45 degrees regardless of discomfort

Question 7

CCMCP C-spine assessment - No high risk factors, presence of low risk criteria and able to rotate?

Answer 7

No SMR requirement

Question 8

CCMCP C-spine assessment - C-collars are contraindicated when?

Answer 8

Penetrating neck trauma