Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging Essential in Clearing the Cervical Spine in Obtunded Patients With Blunt Trauma?

Abstract

MR-CS may be unnecessary in the OBTP if the CT-CS is negative. Elimination of MR-CS in this population will lead to earlier removal of cervical collars, decreased cervical collar complications, protection of the patient from exposure to potential risks inherent to obtaining this study, and decreased health care costs.