TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Biomechanical analysis of cervical spine movement on removal of motorcycle helmets
JO  - Emergencias
A1  - Gordillo Martín, Raquel
A1  - Hontoria Hernández, María Isabel
A1  - Juguera Rodríguez, Laura
A1  - Díaz Hernández, Juan Antonio
A1  - Serrano Martínez, Francisco Javier
A1  - Alonso Ibáñez, Lourdes
A1  - Pardo Ríos, Manuel
SP  - 249
EP  - 252
VL  - 29
IS  - 4
N2  - OBJECTIVES: To measure cervical spine movement during removal of a motorcycle helmet by health care professionals. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational study using biomechanical inertial sensors to detect movement in the spinal column during removal of helmets. <br><br>RESULTS: Thirty-four emergency medicine specialists and nurses participated. The mean (SD) rotation was 1.14° (0.82°) to the left and 3.30° (1.69°) to the right (P<.001). Mean flexion was 9.82° (7.46°) and mean extension was 6.23° (6.86°) (P<.001). Mean lateral displacement was 5.73° (2.97°) to the left and 5.62° (8.22°) to the right (P=.678). The removal maneuvers took a mean of 70 seconds (4 seconds). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Helmet removal was completed in an average of 70 seconds with flexion and rotation mainly toward the side where the professional supporting the head was positioned. <p />  <p>Language: es</p>
LA  - es
SN  - 1137-6821
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -