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Spinal cord injuries
spinal cord injuries
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| total paralysis and loss of sensation below the level of injury | complete spinal cord injury |
| injuries in which there is some preservation of function below the level of injury | incomplete spinal cord injury |
| prevention of orthostatic hypotention | monitor blood pressure, supine and sitting, use of ace wrap abdominal binder if needed, slowly elevate head of bed, use relining wheel chair elevated heat ten degreed daily, lower head if signs of orthostatic hypotension |
| prevention of pulmonary infections | incentive spirometry frequently, postural drainage and vibration, Quad or assisted cough, nasotracheal suctioning, frequent turns and position changes, bronchoscopy |
| an abnormal response of antonomic nervous system to noxious stimuli, increased risk the more complete the injury | Autonomic Dysreflexia |
| Autonomic Dysreflexia | increased blood pressure, decreased pulse, profuse diaphoresis, goosebumps, flushed, warm skin just above the injury level, nasal stuffiness, anxiety restlessness, feeling of impending doom |
| management of AD | assume taht symptoms are DA until proven otherwise, sit up remove all wraps and binders, determine the cause and treat it, monitor blood pressure. |
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