Table 1

Mechanism of injury for trauma patients with undiagnosed cervical spine injury, who were intubated by ED medical staff

Mechanism of injuryStable cervical spine (n)Unstable cervical spine (n)Total
Motor vehicle369
Pedestrian437
Motorcycle224
Fall033
Pedal cycle101
Falling object101
Total11 (44%)14 (56%)25 (100%)