Guideline for clearing the cervical spine in the unreliable pediatric patient

C-spine: cervical spine; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; CT: computed tomography; LOC: level of consciousness.
* Unconscious or decreased level of consciousness with Glasgow coma scale <15.
¶ Change to long-term cervical spine collar as soon as appropriate.
Δ Consider thoracolumbar spine injury in those with a documented cervical spine injury.