pathophysiology
assessing function
drugs
misc
interventions
100
one in which the spinal cord has been severed or damaged in a way that eliminates all interventions below the level of injury.
What is complete spinal cord injury
100
upon arrival to the ED what is the first things you should assess on a patient with a spinal cord injury
What is airway, breathing, circulation (ABC)
100
this drug decreases inflammation, but side effects may be infection, elevated serum glucose, and stress ulcers
What is methylprednisolone
100
most commonly used device for immobilizing the spine
What is halo
100
SCI patients are at risk of this in the first 5 days after their injury
What is pulmonary embolism
200
Causes of spinal cord injuries can be divided into 2 mechanisms
What is primary and secondary
200
what does hypotension, tachycardia, and a weak, thready pulse possibly indicate
What is hemorrhage
200
a plasma expander that may be used to increase capillary blood flow within the spinal cord and to prevent or treat hypotension
What is dextran
200
may occur within 24 hours after injury, most commonly in patients with injuries about T6
What is neurogenic shock
200
SCI patients should be repositioned how often if they are sitting in a chair
What is every hour
300
this is the leading cause of spinal cord injuries
What is trauma-mvc
300
decreased sensation is referred to as
What is hypoesthesia
300
treats bradycardia if the pulse falls below 50 or 60 beats per minute
What is atropine
300
this is used to determine the degree and extent of damage to the spinal cord and to detect the presence of blood and bone within the spinal column
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
300
patients with flaccid bladder may achieve emptying of the bladder by performing
What is valsalva maneuver or tightening the abdominal muscles
400
Hemorrhage, ischemia, hypovolemia, and neurogenic shock are all types of this
What is secondary injury
400
when the body takes on the temperature of the room
What is Poikilothermia
400
muscle relaxants may help control severe muscle spasticity
What is tizanidine
400
allows for cord expansion from edema if more conventional measures fail to prevent neurologic deterioration
What is decompressive laminectomy
400
a patient in autonomic dysreflexia should have their blood pressure checked how often
What is every 10-15 minutes
500
this injury is when the head is suddenly and forcefully accelerated forward, causing extreme flexion of the neck
What is hyperflexion injury
500
patient has complete but temporary loss of motor, sensory, reflex and autonomic function that often lasts less then 48 hours is
What is spinal shock
500
this is another type of treatment that may be given via a programmable pump that is inserted into the subcutaneous pouch in the lower abdomen
What is intrathecal baclofen
500
an excessive, uncontrolled sympathetic output. Characterized by severe hypertension, bradycardia, severe headache, nasal stuffiness, and flushing
What is autonomic dysreflexia
500
a patient in autonomic dysreflexia should be put in this position, it is the first priority
What is sitting
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