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Emerg Med J 20:476-478 doi:10.1136/emj.20.5.476
  • Prehospital care

Comparison of a long spinal board and vacuum mattress for spinal immobilisation

Table 4

Mean comfort levels

Vacuum mattress Backboard Difference p Value 95% CI
1.88 (1–4) 5.22 (2–6) 3.34 <0.01 2.12 to 4.55

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