Types of Spinal Cord Injury
No sensory or motor function below the level of injury.
What is complete SCI?
Cervical spine stabilization with pins and vest.
What is a Halo brace used for?
Loss of reflexes, retention, flaccidity.
What is neurogenic bladder?
Full bladder, constipation, skin issues, etc.
What are some causes of AD?
Every 2 hours; every 15-30 minutes.
How often turn in bed and wheelchair pressure reliefs?
Partial damage with varying degrees of impairment.
What is an incomplete SCI?
Provider order for brace; usually worn at all times. Pad changes after showers.
What is cervical collar orders and care?
Stimulate void, PVR monitoring, upright position, double void, run water.
What are techniques/treatment to assist bladder emptying?
Elevated BP, bradycardia, sweating, headache, etc.
What are symptoms of AD?
Twice daily.
How often to assess skin?
Paralysis or weakness of all four extremities.
What is tetraplegia/tetraparesis?
RN or RNT can don/doff brace
What is the TLSO or LSO braces?
Inability to feel fullness or defecate.
What is hyperreflexic bowel?
SCI at or above T6.
This SCI level has increased AD risk?
ROM, repositioning, medications like Baclofen.
What is ways to help spasticity?
Paralysis or weakness of lower extremities.
What is paraplegia or paraparesis?
Only RN can apply this brace for SCI population.
What is the cervical collar.
Slow propulsion, incontinence, incomplete emptying.
What is areflexic bowel?
Sit patient up, check BP, check for stimulus.
What is the first steps in AD treatment?
Drop in BP with dizziness and light headedness.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This scale defines motor and sensory level of SCI.
What is the ASIA scale?
For emergency removal.
Why tape wrench to Halo chest plate?
Bladder and bowel program interventions
What are the Bladder and Bowel Management Clinical Guidelines?
RN initiates this and follows steps.
What is the Autonomic Dysreflexia Treatment protocol?
Cough assist machine, incentive spirometer, etc.
What are interventions to assist respiratory management after SCI?