SMR Flashcards
1
Q
Who meets high risk criteria for SMR (adult)
A
- > 65
- Axial load injury
- Meets trauma criteria for MOI
2
Q
When is SMR required (adult)
A
- Altered
- not cooperative/limited eval
- Abnormal spinal exam (deformity, tenderness)
- Abnormal sensory or motor exam
3
Q
When to consider less invasive SMR (adult)
A
- simple rear end MVC, other low energy injury
- neck/back pain but ambulatory
4
Q
When is full SMR required (pediatric)
A
- > 2 years old and non-ambulatory
- numbness or tingling in extremities
- pain or decreased movement in neck
- Axial load injury
- Altered
- not cooperative/limited eval
- Abnormal spinal exam (deformity, tenderness)
- Abnormal sensory or motor exam
5
Q
When is less invasive SMR considered (pediatric)
A
- predisposed condition:
- spinal deformity, arthritis, easily break bones, etc.
