Philip C Nolte1, Davut D Uzun1, Shiyao Liao1,2, Matthias Kuch3, Paul A Grützner1, Matthias Münzberg1, Michael Kreinest4. 1. Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Deutschland. 2. Klinik für Orthopädie, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital and People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Volksrepublik China. 3. Kindernotaufnahme, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, 76133, Karlsruhe, Deutschland. 4. Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Deutschland. michael.kreinest@bgu-ludwigshafen.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To protect the spine from secondary damage, spinal immobilization is a standard procedure in prehospital trauma management. Immobilization protocols aim to support emergency medicine personnel in quick decision making but predominantly focus on the adult spine; however, trauma mechanisms and injury patterns in adults differ from those in children and applying adult prehospital immobilization protocols to pediatric patients may be insufficient. Adequate protocols for children with spinal injuries are currently unavailable. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was (i) to develop a protocol that supports decision making for prehospital spinal immobilization in pediatric trauma patients based on evidence from current scientific literature and (ii) to perform a first analysis of the quality of results if the protocol is used by emergency personnel. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Based on a structured literature search a new immobilization protocol was developed. Analysis of the quality of results was performed by a questionnaire containing four case scenarios in order to assess correct decision making. The decision about spinal immobilization was made without and with the utilization of the protocol. RESULTS: The E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric was developed based on the literature. The analysis of the quality of results was performed involving 39 emergency medicine providers. It could be shown that if the E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric was used, the correct type of immobilization was chosen more frequently. A total of 38 out of 39 participants evaluated the protocol as helpful. CONCLUSION: The E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric provides decision-making support whether pediatric spine immobilization is indicated with respect to the cardiopulmonary status of the patient. In a first analysis, the E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric improves decision making by emergency medical care providers.
BACKGROUND: To protect the spine from secondary damage, spinal immobilization is a standard procedure in prehospital trauma management. Immobilization protocols aim to support emergency medicine personnel in quick decision making but predominantly focus on the adult spine; however, trauma mechanisms and injury patterns in adults differ from those in children and applying adult prehospital immobilization protocols to pediatric patients may be insufficient. Adequate protocols for children with spinal injuries are currently unavailable. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was (i) to develop a protocol that supports decision making for prehospital spinal immobilization in pediatric traumapatients based on evidence from current scientific literature and (ii) to perform a first analysis of the quality of results if the protocol is used by emergency personnel. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Based on a structured literature search a new immobilization protocol was developed. Analysis of the quality of results was performed by a questionnaire containing four case scenarios in order to assess correct decision making. The decision about spinal immobilization was made without and with the utilization of the protocol. RESULTS: The E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric was developed based on the literature. The analysis of the quality of results was performed involving 39 emergency medicine providers. It could be shown that if the E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric was used, the correct type of immobilization was chosen more frequently. A total of 38 out of 39 participants evaluated the protocol as helpful. CONCLUSION: The E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric provides decision-making support whether pediatric spine immobilization is indicated with respect to the cardiopulmonary status of the patient. In a first analysis, the E.M.S. IMMO Protocol Pediatric improves decision making by emergency medical care providers.
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