Can J Emerg Med
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Emergency physicians are expected to rule out clinically important cervical spine injuries using clinical skills and imaging. Our objective was to determine whether emergency physicians could accurately rule out clinically important cervical spine injuries using computed tomographic (CT) imaging of the cervical spine. ⋯ Experienced emergency physicians successfully identified a large proportion of cervical spine injuries on CT; however, they were not sufficiently sensitive to accurately exclude clinically important injuries. Emergency physicians should rely on a radiologist review of cervical spine CT scans prior to discontinuing cervical spine precautions.
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Can an oral regimen of rivaroxaban be used for the treatment of symptomatic pulmonary embolism? ⋯ To determine the effectiveness and safety of oral rivaroxaban in the treatment of symptomatic pulmonary embolism when compared to current standard therapy.