Canadian C-Spine Rule Calculator

Canadian C-Spine Rule

Clinical Decision Tool

Applies the Canadian C-Spine Rule to support cervical spine imaging decisions in alert, stable trauma patients.

Any High-Risk Factor

Yes: age ≥65, dangerous mechanism, or paraesthesia in extremities +1 No 0

Any Low-Risk Factor Allowing Safe Range-of-Motion Assessment

Yes 0 No +1

Able to Actively Rotate Neck 45° Left and Right

Yes 0 No +1

Clinical Decision Support Only

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