SCGH Cervical Spine Injury Investigation Guideline
This guideline is designed to assist in the appropriate investigation and disposition of patients with suspected cervical spine injuries within the SCGH ED
Here is the Diagnostic Imaging Pathway for imaging in Cervical Spine Injury from the WA DOH (this incorporates the Nexus Criteria and Canadian C-Spine Rules):
Other Resources:
Date implemented – 1/2015
Review date – 1/2018
Author – Peter Allely (with input from Radiology & Orthopaedics)