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Video February 26, 2010 The Trauma Pro Leave a comment

How to Clinically Clear the Cervical Spine

The “4×4” Technique:

  1. Make sure you really should clear this spine.
  2. Explain the process to the patient.
  3. Clear it!
    1. Flexion
    2. Extension
    3. Rotation
    4. Compression
  4. Document it!
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