Fattah, Sabina; Ekås, Guri Ranum; Hyldmo, Per Kristian; Wisborg, Torben (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011-08-04)
Background: Trauma patients are customarily transported in the supine position to protect the spine. The Airway,
Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure (ABCDE) principles clearly give priority to airways. In Norway, the
lateral trauma position (LTP) was introduced in 2005. We investigated the implementation and current use of LTP
in Norwegian Emergency Medical Services (EMS).<p>
<p>Methods: ...