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O J Dominguez

    Emergency Medical Services
    |August 15, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Prehospital providers appropriately activated trauma care for an intoxicated patient who fell, despite initial signs of recovery. The patient was later diagnosed with an unstable cervical spine fracture, validating the initial emergency medical services (EMS) response.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Trauma Care
    • Prehospital Services

    Background:

    • Initial patient assessment revealed intoxication and a fall from a low height.
    • Patient presented with decreased responsiveness and lower extremity paralysis upon emergency medical services (EMS) arrival.

    Observation:

    • Patient's neurological status improved during transport, with responsiveness to verbal stimuli and return of lower extremity movement.
    • EMS activated the trauma system due to the initial presentation, immobilizing the patient on a backboard.

    Findings:

    • Despite apparent recovery, the patient was diagnosed with an unstable cervical spine fracture.
    • The initial trauma activation and management by EMS were deemed appropriate and necessary.

    Implications:

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    • This case highlights the critical importance of thorough prehospital assessment and adherence to trauma protocols, even with improving patient condition.
    • It underscores the potential for subtle but severe injuries following seemingly minor incidents, validating cautious emergency medical services (EMS) interventions.