Effectiveness and safety of techniques for cervical spine immobilization in mountain rescue.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical spine injuries in alpine sports require immediate immobilization at the site of the accident to avoid possible secondary damage caused by transportation. Using special sensor technology, this study investigated whether a cervical spine orthosis (cervical collar, Stifneck collar (Laerdal Medical GmbH, Puchheim, Germany)) provides greater stability than a vacuum mattress alone.

Methods

Using one male test person, we simulated transporting a patient with a spinal injury in steep alpine terrain. A wireless motion capture system (Xsens Technologies, Movella™ Inc., Henderson, USA) was used to record motion in three-dimensional space within a standardized environment. All tests were performed on a set course by the Bavarian Mountain Rescue Service. The test pers

SUBMITTER: Kraus RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849128 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature