Canadian C-Spine Score

Canadian C-spine Rule

High-Risk Factors (Age 65 or older, Dangerous mechanism, or Paresthesias in extremities)

Low-Risk Factors (Simple rear-end MVC, Sitting position in ED, Ambulatory at any time since injury, Delayed onset of pain, or Absence of midline C-spine tenderness)

Able to Rotate Neck (Able to rotate neck 45 degrees to left and right)

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