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Cervical Spinal Immobilization: A Head-to-Head Comparison of a One-Step Spray-on Foam Splint Versus Structural Aluminum Malleable Splint Immobilization.

Austin J RoebkeNathaniel BatesKathryn JurenovichElizabeth YuJonathan KarnesSafdar KhanNicholas KmanAdam GrothLtc Kevin D Martin
Published in: Military medicine (2023)
The Fast Cast exceeded our expectations and was shown to be rated not equivalent but superior to SAM splint immobilization for the cervical spine. This has significant clinical implications as the single-step spray-on foam is easy to transport and has multifaceted applications. It also eliminates pressure points and circumferential wrapping and obstruction to airway/vascular access while immobilizing the cervical spine and allowing for radiographic examination. Further studies are needed for human use and application.
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