Biomechanical Analysis of Cervical Motion With a Pediatric Immobilization and Extrication Device. Issue 2 (22nd February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hontoria Hernández, María Isabel; Gordillo Martin, Raquel; Juguera Rodriguez, Laura; Serrano Martinez, Francisco Javier; Alonso Ibañez, Lourdes; Rico Berbegal, Pablo; Horodyski, MaryBeth; Pardo Ríos, Manuel
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 38:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: e731
• Page End: e733
• Publication Date: 2022-02-22
• Subjects: immobilization systems -- cervical misalignment -- extrication -- retention chair -- spinal cord injury; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002321
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To determine the motions produced during pediatric extrication when using a system of motion estriction and extrication. Methods: Simulation-based biomechanical analysis study conducted with inertial sensors to measure motion produced in the cervical spine of a pediatric simulator during extrication from a vehicle. Results: The mean of the movements was 3.5° (SD ±1.35°). The mean time was 4 minutes 1 second (SD, ±45.09 seconds). The mean rotation toward the right was 3.34° (SD ±3.52°) and toward the left 2.62° (SD ±2.26°). The mean for lateralization was 6.24° (SD ±3.20°) toward the right and 2.50° (DE ±2.76°) toward the left. The mean for flexion was 2.36° (SD ±2.10°) and for extension 4.21° (SD ±2.15°). Conclusions: The device analyzed allows for the extrication of the pediatric patient with high levels of motion restriction of the spinal column with the Pediatric Immobilization and Extrication System.