SAQ 127 – Trauma – unstable cervical spine flexion teardrop injury

A 23 year old man presented with a painful neck after diving into a pool.

A lateral cervical spine x-ray is shown below.

State three (3) abnormal findings shown in his x-ray.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Is this injury likely to be stable or unstable and why?

(Marked out of 2.0)

Stable or unstable	Why?

/ 2

List four (4) physical methods that you could utilise to immobilise this patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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If the patient is to remain not intubated, list three (3) other non-physical measures could you employ to ensure spinal immobility.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 12

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