The goal of phase IV of the Canadian C-Spine Rule project is to evaluate the safety and potential impact of an active strategy to empower ED triage nurses to evaluate and clear the c-spine of very low-risk trauma patients. Specific objectives are to: 1) Determine safety by screening for: a) Missed fractures, and b) Serious adverse outcomes; 2) Determine clinical impact by measuring: a) C-spine clearance rates by nurses, and b) Length of time until c-spine clearance; 3) Evaluate performance of the Canadian C-Spine Rule for: a) Accuracy, b) Nurse accuracy in interpretation, and c) Nurse comfort and compliance.

Duration of Study: 2 year cohort study

For additional information, please contact Cathy Clement, Program Manager.