Effect of Cervical Collar on Intracranial Pressure

Effect of Cervical Collar on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Measured Sonographically. A Randomized Crossover Trial

The routine use of cervical collar in emergency medical conditions has recently been questioned. The application of cervical collars, as their opponents point out, results in deterioration of intubation conditions, intensification of pain in the region of mastoid processes, and impaired venous outflow from the head.

Inclusion Criteria:

• voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• head or the spine injury in the last 3 months
• eye injuries in the last 3 months
• amputation of the eyeball
• Headache