Abstract
Acute spinal cord compression (SCC) is rare, difficult to diagnose, and likely to result in devastating, irreversible neurological outcomes if not treated in a timely manner. This project aimed to 1) identify clinician perceptions and impressions of SCC diagnostic indicators and risk factors; 2) coalesce SCC diagnostic indicators and risk factors described in the literature; and 3) compare the above elements. The goal of this project is to optimize the SCC alert within the electronic health record system and to update the emergency department’s protocol.
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