T - 2 - Spinal Motion Restriction - Adult & Pediatric

Question 1

List the “high risk criteria” for spinal motion restriction.

Answer 1

• Ejection from vehicle
• Motorcycle crash over 20 mph
• Auto vs. pedestrian/bike over 20 mph
• Axial load to head (like diving)
• Fall from 3x patients height

Question 2

How is the patient determined “reliable and competent” in the case of spinal motion restriction?

Answer 2

• Normal LOC (GCS 15)
• No evidence of intoxication
• No distracting injury
• Able to communicate adequately

Question 3

In traumatic injuries, the spine is palpated where?

Answer 3

Along the entire length of spine along the spinous processes.

Question 4

T/F: Presence of a focal deficit, either motor or neuro, (does/does not) require spinal motion restriction.

Answer 4

does