ICJEM
Intercontinental Journal of Emergency Medicine

The Intercontinental Journal of Emergency Medicine aims to publish issues related to all fields of emergency medicine and all specialties involved in the management of emergencies in the hospital and prehospital environment of the highest scientific and clinical value at an international level and accepts articles on these topics. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Paraplegia and fatal outcome following cervical fracture and dislocation due to blunt trauma: a case study
Abstract
Vertebral traumas are most common in the cervical vertebrae. While most intstead of traumas are due to traffic accidents and falling from a height, the rate of cervical fractures secondary to blunt trauma is extremely low. In this case, cervical fracture caused by blunt trauma in the neck region with animal blow and death secondary to paraplegia and other complications that developed afterward were reported. According to the literature, cervical fracture and dislocation are rare traumas with high morbidity and mortality rates. Taking protective measures will always be lifesaving.

Keywords : Emergency medicine, cervical fracture, paraplegia

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Article available in :
Volume 1, Issue 1, 2023
Page : 14-16
https://doi.org/10.51271/ICJEM-0004
Article Information
Received : 17 Mar 2023
Accepted : 27 Mar 2023
Published : 30 Mar 2023
Corresponding Author :

Mustafa Alpaslan: Nevşehir Devlet Hastanesi

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Citation : Alpaslan M, Baykan N. Paraplegia and fatal outcome following cervical fracture and dislocation due to blunt trauma: a case study. Intercont J Emerg Med. 2023;1(1):12-14.

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