Canadian C-Spine Rule

Age ≥65 years

Dangerous mechanism

Fall from ≥1m/5 stairs, axial load, high-speed MVC, rollover, ejection, recreational vehicle, powered wheelchair fall

Paresthesias in extremities

Unstable vital signs

Midline C-spine tenderness present

Canadian C-Spine Rule

Clinical decision rule to determine need for cervical spine imaging in trauma patients. High sensitivity for clinically significant C-spine injuries.