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Title: C spine clearance in obtunded patients

Category: Trauma

Keywords: Cervical done clearance (PubMed Search)

Posted: 6/25/2026 by Robert Flint, MD (Updated: 6/26/2026)
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This review article in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery states:

“In obtunded patients, an adequate and normal high-quality CT supports collar removal without the need for adjunctive imaging.”

The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery ():10.1097/TA.0000000000005025, June 1, 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000005025