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Fig. 5 | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Fig. 5

From: Removal of the cervical collar from alpine rescue protocols? A biomechanical non-inferiority trial in real-life mountain conditions

Fig. 5

Continuous data collected during downhill evacuations depending on terrains and cervical collar use. (a) First downhill evacuation executed with a cervical collar; (b) second downhill evacuation executed with manual in-line stabilization; (c) Third downhill evacuation executed with a cervical collar; (d) fourth downhill evacuation executed with manual in-line stabilization. Vertical lines mark the slope terrain transitions: (A) Intermediate slope (25–40% grade), (B) Steep regular slope (≥ 40% grade), (C) Steep mogul slope (≥ 40% grade), (D) Easy slope (< 25% grade). Peak 3D θDE: peak downhill evacuation 3D excursion angles, CC: cervical collar, MILS: manual in-line stabilization

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