The aim of the study is to evaluate the application of Canadian C-Spine rules adapted to pre-hospital settings in France in order to improve the appropriateness of cervical spine immobilisation, reduce unnecessary imaging examinations and optimise patient care pathways.
GCS 15
Stable (no organ failure, SBP ≥ 90 mmHg, DBP ≥ 65 mmHg, RF between 10 and 24 cycles/min)
Cooperative (calm and obedient to instructions)
Victim of a closed cervical spine trauma treated in the pre-hospital setting (fire brigade and/or Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Service (SMUR)).
Life-threatening organ damage
Cardiorespiratory arrest since the traumatic event in question
Polytrauma patient
Penetrating trauma or a supra-clavicular wound following a knife or firearm injury