C-spine rules: 1) Non-trauma cases
2) Glasgow coma scale

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1) Non-trauma cases
2) Glasgow coma scale < 15
3) Unstable vital signs
4) Age < 16 years
5) Acute paralysis
6) Known vertebral disease
7) Previous c-spine surgery
8) Pregnant

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In what situations are these rules not applicable? (8 answers)

C-spine rules

1) Non-trauma cases 2) Glasgow coma scale < 15 3) Unstable vital signs 4) Age < 16 years 5) Acute paralysis 6) Known vertebral disease 7) Previous c-spine surgery 8) Pregnant

In what situations are these rules not applicable? (8 answers)

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