John Gallagher

Join Dr. John Gallagher, an EMS physician from Hawaii and co-author of a key literature review, alongside Dr. Ken Milne, a skeptic in emergency medicine and podcaster, as they explore the controversial topic of spinal cord injury management. They discuss the surprising lack of evidence supporting routine spinal immobilization and the potential harms of cervical collars. The conversation emphasizes judicious use of collars, focusing more on patient-centered outcomes and highlighting the importance of clinical judgment in prehospital care.