Spinal Referrals CUH

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• When Mr Dolan Is on Call, all acute spinal injuries should be refrred to the on call orthopaedic team (confirmation)
• At all other times
  • All cervical injuries (+/- neurological involvement) should be referred to the neurosurgical team on call
  • All thoracic and lumbar fractures (+/- neurological involvement) sould be referred to the orthopadic team on call

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Content by Mr Mark Dolan, Dr Íomhar O' Sullivan 06/10/2005. Last reviewed Dr ÍOS 22/06/10 (Confirmation letter)