Question

A 30-year-old pedestrian struck by a car complains of neck pain. He is alert, intoxicated, and has midline cervical tenderness. Appropriate initial cervical spine management?

Accepted Answer

Hard collar, blocks and tape with spinal precautions

Answer

Clinical clearance without imaging

Answer

Ask patient to self-mobilise

Answer

CT head only

Answer

No immobilisation; XR later

Practice question

A 30-year-old pedestrian struck by a car complains of neck pain. He is alert, intoxicated, and has midline cervical tenderness. Appropriate initial cervical spine management?