The medical professionals of the McLeod Regional Medical Center Trauma Unit advise you to call 911 right away about signs of a stroke, which may include sudden: • Numbness or weakness of the body, especially on one side • Vision changes in one or both eyes, or trouble swallowing • Severe headache with an unknown cause • Problems with dizziness, walking or balance • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding others
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c spine collars.... always an interesting debate... Few procedures are more prevalent in prehospital trauma care than the application of the cervical collar. The evidence behind the application of the collar is as unstable as the cervical spine injuries hey seek to prevent. The use of the cervical collar is not benign, with known risks of increasing ICPs and complicating airway management. https://lnkd.in/dD8pQKiw
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