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What is the safe alternative to endotracheal (ET) incubation in C-spine trauma patients? Is there an exception?
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Nasotracheal intubation
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What is a safe alternative to ET intubation in a patient with spine trauma and facial fractures?
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Cricothyroidotomy
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What is the recommended treatment for Jefferson fracture? What must be checked at the conclusion of treatment?
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Halo with or without traction
Once treatment is completed, check C1-2 stability with flexion-extensions films |