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CVA and SCI

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Characteristics of left hemisphere CVA   weak/paralysis of R side frustration aphasia dysphagia motor apraxia decrease discimination R vs L  
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Characteristics of a right hemi CVA   weak/ paralysis L side decreased attention span poor judgement/ awareness memory deficits left neglect emotional lability impulsive  
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Characteristics of a brainstem CVA   unstable vitals decrease consciousness can't swallow weak on both sides paralysis on both sides  
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Characteristics of a cerebellum CVA   decreased balance ataxia decreased coordination nystagmus decreased ability for postural adjustment  
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Primary risk factors for CVA   HTN cardiac disease DM II Cigarettes TIA  
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Secondary risk factors for CVA   obesity high cholesterol behaviors related to HTN (stress, salt) physical inactivity increase ETOH  
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MOI of Anterior Cord Syndrome SCI   cervical flexion  
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MOI Brown-Sequard's Syndrome SCI   (lateral cord) Stab wound  
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MOI Cauda Equina Injuries SCI   an injury that occurs below the L1 level  
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MOI Central Cord Syndrome SCI   cervical hyperextension  
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MOI Posterior Cord Syndrome SCI   compressions of posterior spinal artery  
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Characteristics of Anterior Cord Syndrome   loss of motor fxn pain/ temp loss below lesion due to damage of the corticospinal and spinothalamic tracts  
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Characteristics of Brown-Sequard's Syndrome   paralysis loss of vibratory and position sense on same side as lesion (damage to corticospinal tract and dorsal columns) loss of pain and temp sens on opp side (damage of lateral spinothalamic tract)  
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Characteristics of Cauda equina injuries   peripheral nerve injury flaccidity areflexia impairment of bowel and bladder  
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Characteristics of Central Cord Syndrome   UE > LE involvement motor deficits > sensory  
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Characteristics of Posterior Cord Syndrome   loss of pain perception loss of proprioception loss of 2 point discimination loss of stereognosis motor function preserved  
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ASIA A   Complete: no sensory or motor function in sacral segments S4-5  
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ASIA B   Sensory Incomplete: sensory preserved not motor below the neurological level extends S4-5  
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ASIA C   Motor Incomplete: motor preserved below neurologic level, most key mm below <3  
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ASIA D   Motor Incomplete: motor preserved below neurologic level, most key mm below <3  
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ASIA E   Normal: sensory and motor functions normal  
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Potential complications with SCI   DVT Ectopic Bone OH Pressure Ulcers Spasticity  
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