Irina Radomislensky

Mrs. Irina Radomislensky


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 November 2022 in Injury
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YRYuval Ran
Yuval Ran
IMIlan Y Mitchnik
Ilan Y Mitchnik
SGSami Gendler
Sami Gendler
GAGuy Avital
Guy Avital
IRIrina Radomislensky
Irina Radomislensky
JCJacob Chen
Jacob Chen

18 August 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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IMIlan Y Mitchnik
Ilan Y Mitchnik
YEYael V. Ezra
Yael V. Ezra
IRIrina Radomislensky
Irina Radomislensky
TTTomer Talmy
Tomer Talmy
RARan Ankory
Ran Ankory
SGShaul Gelikas
Shaul Gelikas
Background: Cervical spine (C-spine) trauma usually results from blunt injuries and is traditionally managed by prehospital spinal immobilization using a cervical collar. We sought to examine if prehospital C-spine immobilization is associated with actual C-spine injuries and what factors are associated with the decision to immobilize the C-spine. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed blunt trauma patients treated by Israeli Defense Force (IDF) medical teams from 2015 to 2020. Children, penetrating injuries, and non-threatening injuries were excluded. Demographic data, injury characteristics, and prehospital information were collected from the IDF Trauma Registry’s electronic medical records and merged with corresponding hospital data from the Israeli National Trauma Registry. Results: Overall, 220 patients were included, with a mean age of 32 and a predominance of male patients (78%). Most injuries were due to motor vehicle collisions (77%). In total, 40% of the patients received a cervical collar. C-spine injuries were present in 8%, of which 50% were immobilized with a cervical collar. There were no significant differences in the incidences of C-spine injuries or disability outcomes with or without collar immobilization. The use of a collar was significantly associated with backboard immobilization (OR = 14.5, p < 0.001) and oxygen use (OR = 2.5, p = 0.032). Conclusions: Prehospital C-spine immobilization was not associated with C-spine injury or neurological disability incidences. C-spine immobilization by medical providers may be influenced by factors other than the suspected presence of a C-spine injury, such as the use of a backboard. Clear clinical guidelines for inexperienced medical providers are called for.