The C-Spine / Helmet Issue

running away from the crowd by fabiana zonca flickr

The good news in the world of head trauma and brain injury is that we're seeing a lot more folks putting on helmets before they go out and do potentially dangerous, head crushing stuff. The good/bad … [Read more...]

The C-Spine Immobilization Controversy

cspine-by-ems-shane-in-portland-flickr

C-spine immobilization is not a benign procedure. It's not something that's always worth doing "just in case." It's not risk free, comfortable or even practical. And, now, recent research from the … [Read more...]

Patients Don’t Buy Backboards

my dog eddie

I have a Labrador named Eddie (pictured below). He eats only Eukanuba dog food. That's because we buy it for him. If we bought him a different brand, I'm sure he would eat that as well. He might need … [Read more...]