A literature review was chosen to source up-to-date research and knowledge, in order to identify areas for further investigation and, ultimately, to gain more knowledge regarding a topic that is of...
Porth and Matfin (2008) describe SCI as damage to the neural elements of the spinal cord. SCIs are commonly classified using the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (Figure 1)...
Essentially the KED is a flexible mini back board that, when in position on the casualty, extends from their lower back to above their head. It also extends laterally to encompass the flanks and head,...
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