Acute Disorders
This condition is caused by sudden loss of blood supply to part of the brain
What is a stroke
Progressive loss of motor neurons called Lou Gehrig's disease.
What is ALS?
Drooling and an inability to close the eye.
What is Bell's Palsy?
This is best for patients with fatigue or tremors.
What is shorter appointments?
Severe hypertension in SCI above T6.
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
A brief interruption of brain blood flow that may be a warning sign of....
What is a TIA?
This disease causes tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Mask-like face and excessive saliva.
A transfer technique used in traditional clinic.
What is a wheelchair transfer?
First chair position for autonomic dysreflexia.
What is an upright position?
Paralysis of the facial nerve on one side of the face.
What is Bell's Palsy?
Usual cause of death in ALS.
What is respiratory failure?
Mouth-held appliances require excellent________ health.
What is oral health?
The most important person to ask about positioning needs.
Who is the patient or caregiver?
Common medications given after a stroke that increases bleeding risk.
What are anticoagulants?
Most common cause of spinal cord injury in the U.S.
What is motor vehicle accidents?
The neurotransmitter deficient in Parkinson's disease.
What is dopamine?
Hyperactive gag reflex and malocclusion are common.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Type of treatment delivery improving safety and efficiency.
What is four-handed dental hygiene
This drug can cause an interaction with levodopa and this anesthetic ingredient.
What is epinephrine?
Determines amount of motor and sensory loss in SCI.
What is the level of injury?
Condition that appears years after polio recovery.
What is postpolio syndrome?
Type of radiograph showing carotid artery calcifications.
What is a panorex?
This must be avoided with myelomeningocele.
What is latex?
This is a risk for patients with impaired swallowing.
What is aspiration?