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Spinal Cord Injury

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What is another name for C1 and C2?   C1-atlas, C2 axis  
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How many vertebrae are there and what are the categories?   33 total, cervical-7, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacral-5, coccygeal-4  
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How many nerves in each segment?   cervical-8, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacral-5, coccyx-1  
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What is tetraplegia and where does it occur?   same as quadraplegia, affects both upper extremities, (C1-T1)  
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What is paraplegic?   affects lower extremities (T2-S5)  
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What is ASIA?   Acute Spinal Injury Assessment, A-E, A-worse, no motor function below area of injury, E-normal  
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If an injury is at C1-C3, what will the pt need?   ventilator, C4 may also need  
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What are the risks for cervical spinal cord injury?   altered mental status, intoxication, other fractures or injuries, focal neurological deficits, or spinal pain or tenderness  
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What are the main priorities for suspected cervical injury?   stabilization, resuscitation, and skin  
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how long does spinal shock last and how will you know when it has resolved?   hours to months, when return of the bulbospongiosis (bulbocavernosus) and anal reflexes occur  
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What causes neurogenic/vasogenic shock?   hypotension, bradycardia (loss of sympathetic influence on vessels)  
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What do injuries to C4-T6 indicate?   paralysis of intercostals and some abdominal muscles (aggressive pulmonary care)  
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What do injuries to T7-T12 indicate?   paralysis of some abdominal muscles (moderate pulmonary care)  
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What is done for pulmonary hygiene?   Quad coughing (manual assisted), coughaltor (+ and - breaths that mimic coughing), and suctioning  
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Where is the landmark for the dividing point from reflex bowel to areflexion bowel?   T12  
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What are some things that can be done for bowel management?   BTP (bowe training program), LIS (low intermittent suction, NG tube  
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Where does an injury occur if autonomtic dysfunction occurs?   C1-T6  
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What is Syrinx/syringomyelia?   Increased numbness, tingling, pain, Decreased sensation, motor function, Monitoring  
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What is Poikilothermia?   Lack of sweating below injury, Lack of shivering below injury, Prevention: dressing smart, avoiding extremes  
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