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===[[NEXUS cervical spine rule|NEXUS Cervical Spine Rule]]=== | ===[[NEXUS cervical spine rule|NEXUS Cervical Spine Rule]]=== | ||
Radiography is not necessary if the patient satisfies ''' | Radiography is not necessary if the patient satisfies '''ALL''' of the following low risk criteria: | ||
*No midline cervical tenderness | *No midline cervical tenderness | ||
*No focal neuro deficits | *No focal neuro deficits | ||
Latest revision as of 16:17, 4 January 2017
NEXUS Cervical Spine Rule
Radiography is not necessary if the patient satisfies ALL of the following low risk criteria:
- No midline cervical tenderness
- No focal neuro deficits
- Normal alertness
- No intoxication
- No painful distracting injury
C-spine imaging should be considered unless the patient meets all of the above low risk criteria[1] [2]