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Complete = no innervation below injury
Incomplete = allows some function below injury |
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Head is forcefully moved forwards
(head on MVA) |
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Head accelerated then decelerated
(rear end collision) |
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(vertical compression)
Blow to top of head causes vertebrae to shatter, pieces o bone enter the spinal canal and damage the cord. |
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| Caused by turning the head beyond normal range |
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| Penetrating trauma Classified by |
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Speed: Low or high speed
Low speed or low impact injuries cause damage directly at site
High speed have direct and indirect damage |
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Worsens the primary injury.
Hemorrhave, ischemia, hypovolemia...... |
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Trauma.
more than 35% from vehicle crashes |
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| Complete and temporary loss of motor, sensory, reflex and autonomic functions that lasts 48 hours to several weeks. |
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Bony overgrowth that can occur with prolonged immobility.
SX
Redness, swelling, warmth and decreased ROM in the involved extremity. |
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| Priority nursing invervention |
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Definition
AIRWAY
Injury above t6 at high risk for respiratory complications/PE |
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Place hands over diaphragm and below ribs
Fingers interlocked and away from skin
PT takes a breath and coughs during exhalation
Assistant pushes wards and upwards as pt coughs
Repeat utilizing rest periods |
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Inserts screws into skull and allows for greater mobility.
Box around head. |
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Potentially life threatening condition.
Affects men more than women
More likely in high-level SCI
Sudden rise in BP followed by bradycardia |
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| Autonomic dysreflexia ssx |
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Profuse wearing above level of lesion especially in face neck and shoulders
Goose bumps above - possible below - lesion
Flushing of skin above lesion especially in face, neck and shoulders
Blurred vision, nasal congestion, spots in visual field
Severe throbbing headache
Flushing about the level of lesion with pale skin below lesion
Feeling of apprehension |
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| Priority intervention of AD |
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| Place patient in sitting position |
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Definition
Assess and treat cause,
Check urinary catheter for blockage or kinks
Check for bladder distinction
Check for fecal impact ion
Determine if UTI or stones caused AD
Monitor BP q10-15 min
Examin skin for new or worsening ulcers |
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| Flaccid bladder nursing intervention |
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Definition
Teach valsava maneuver.
May gain control with valsalva or tightening of bladder muscles. |
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