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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Cervical spine trauma, alert with no neuro deficit

Recommended: Apply NEXUS or Canadian C-spine rule (image only if rules suggest) is the preferred imaging study for cervical spine trauma, alert with no neuro deficit. Most low-risk patients can be cleared clinically without imaging.

Recommended study

Apply NEXUS or Canadian C-spine rule (image only if rules suggest)

No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Emergency Reviewed

Most low-risk patients can be cleared clinically without imaging.

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