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sci causes- traumatic   falls, violence & sports related  
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non-trauma   congenital-spina bifida, tumor, vascualar (hemorrhage or clot), protruding disc, infection (transverse myelitis), neurological dx, jt subluxation 2nd to RA/OA, severe scoliosis  
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quadriplegia, quadriparesis, tetraplegia   injury to cervical region of spine  
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paraplegia, paraparesis   injury to thoracic spine, usually have UE funtion  
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level of lesion   ways to remember what functional impairment pt is at. different levels- usually determined by dermatome test- most caudel segment w/ normal sensory & motor function. 3/5 =normal  
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oblique injuries   some mm innervated by more than one segment-look for lowest level w/function  
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complete   sensory & motor function absent below level of injury & also S4 & S5  
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incomplete   some sensory or motor function below level of injury & also in S4 & S5  
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Brown Sequard   one side- like stabbing or gunshot wound- motor, proprioception & vibration lost on ipsilateral (same) side, on contralateral (opposite side)- pn & temp perception lost  
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ant cord syndrome   front- cv flex injury- sudden jerk to head-lose motor, pn & temp bilaterally-proprioception & vibration intact  
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post cord syndrom (dorsal column syndrome)   rare-lose proprioception & vibration bilaterally-tumor or vascular cause  
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central cord syndrome   caused by hyperext or compression injury- have more deficit in UE than LE-typically have bowel, bladder & sexual function intact-most common  
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SCI incomplete classifications   sacral sparing, cauda equina, root escape  
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sacral sparing   intact perianal sensation, can flex big toe, rectal sphincter control  
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cauda equina   below L1 vertebra-incomplete or motor neuron lesion  
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root escape   return of some nerve root function- peripheral nerve not spinal cord function  
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SCI damage - boney   fx, subluxation, dislocation, most common: C1 & C2, C5-C7, T12-L2-spinal cord larger in those areas and have more rotation so not as stable  
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SCI damage- tissue damage   compression, stretch, tear, shear, transection (prob that includes destruction of gray and white matter). secondary-inflammation, edema, hemorrhage  
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SCI damage mechanisms flex/rotation   usually cv area-most common MVA- head goes fwd & turns-rupture post spinal lig & disc- cork transection usually-usually complete lesion  
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SCI damage mechanisms flexion   result of head on MVA or getting hit in back of head- stretches post ligament & usually causes ant compression fx-often incomplete  
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SCI damage mechanisms hyperextension   from being rear ended or if fall & hit chin- ruptures ant longitudinal lig & disc- results in central cord inj  
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SCI damage mechanisms compression   diving or falling-causes compression fx- burst fx  
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SCI clinical pic/ below the level of lesion   loss of voluntary mm control, spasticity, loss of sensation, respiratory, autonomic, loss of bowel & bladder control S2,3,4, sexual dysfunction  
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spasticity   increases w/cv injury or incomplete- ext tone dominant, synergies, rx same as other spasticity  
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respiratory   C1-3 phrenic nerve (diaphragm not functioning), ventilator, internal/external intercostals (need for inspiration-may or may not have, depends on level of lesion), forced exp/cough (ext intercost, abd), accessory breathing, trauma, infection  
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autonomic   sypethetic instability, vasodilation/ constriction, sweating  
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loss of bowel & bladder control S2,3,4   bladder spastic or flaccid (initially flaccid due to spinal shock), bladder trning (goal-free of cath)  
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bladder trning indwelling   suprapubic (inserted thru abd wall), leg bags. trning may be intermittent.  
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crede maneuver   application of manual pressure over bladder to empty  
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emptying schedules   inj abv S2 spastic-bladder empties reflexively bc sacral reflex intact/injury S2,3,4 flaccid- requires manual  
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bowel- S4 & S5 innervate bowels   may need suppositories, hi fiber diet, adequate fluid intake, digital stimulation  
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male sexual dysfunction (will see this @ S2,3,4 & anything above-upper motor neuron lesion)   reflex erection, poor ejaculation, poor fertility  
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female sexual dysfunction (will see this @ S2,3,4 & anything above-upper motor neuron lesion)   mensis preserved, fertility preserved, C-section  
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SCI Clinical Pic Secondary Complications (partial list)   pressure sores, respiratory (ventilator, tracheostomy, need RT, postural drng, infection, not much coughing), urinary, UTI (most common recurring prob), loss of kidney function (kidney failure & stones), contractures, osteoporosis  
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SCI Clinical Pic Secondary Complications (autonomic dysreflexia)   injury abv T6, sudden severe HTN 2nd to: bladder distention, bowel impaction, pressure sore, kidney malfunction, abn position of body part, pn  
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S&S of autonomic dysreflexia   severe HA, restless, HTN, decreased HR, c/o chest tightness, face flushed, pupils constricted, blurred vision, runny nose, sweating, chill bumps (piloerection), vasodilation above, constriction below  
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Rx of autonomic dysreflexia   ID cause (often kinked/blocked cath or position) and rx, monitor BP, sit up, notify medical staff-may require medication to decrease BP  
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SCI Clinical Pic Secondary Complications (cont)   orthostatic HTN, hetertrophic ossification, DVT's, sharp acute pn & chronic pn, phantom pn, pn from overuse, reaction to disability  
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Hetertrophic ossification   bone dev in soft tissue, most likely in hip, pn w/mvmt, acute inflammation, fever, get x-ray to look for extra bone, rx w/didronel, keep moving, sx  
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emergency care   ID possible SCI & immobilize  
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skeletal tx   (CV)- halo-12 weeks, special bed (stryker, rotobed) bed they can lay in & be turned (strapped in-can go all the way to prone)  
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CV brace   halo x 12 wks, don't adjust screws or take off, leads to rigid cv collar- may or may not have, depends on severity  
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Thoracic/lumbar brace   body jacket x 3 months (like a shell)- precautions-bed flat- if sitting up, need jacket on, tee shirt under, log roll, monitor for pressure sores  
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SCI acute management sx   fusion/bone graft, decompression laminectomy, ORIF w/ Harrington rods, wires, screws  
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