Cervical Spine Injury w/ Neurogenic Shock

4yo M unrestrained passenger in MVC presents with poor ventilation and requires intubation. Remains hypotensive and relatively bradycardic despite fluid resuscitation, found to have neurogenic shock requiring vasopressors.

Cervical Spine Injury Case Outline PDF

Cervical Spine Injury Teaching Debrief Powerpoint

Critical Actions:

1. Initial trauma assessment and stabilization requiring airway management and intubation

2. Recognition of cervical spine injury vital signs pattern

3. Management of neurogenic shock

4. Consideration of broad differential of other causes of hypotension and treating accordingly.