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What is spinal cord injury? Damage to the spinal cord resulting in loss of
function, mobility, and/or sensation.
What are the components of the The spinal cord is made up of upper and lower
spinal cord? motor neurons.
Can the spinal cord be damaged Yes, the spinal cord does not have to be severed
without being severed? for loss of function.
What are the potential outcomes of Some injuries may recover while others may
spinal cord injuries? result in paralysis.
What is the length of the spinal The spinal cord is about 18 inches long.
cord?
What are the two parts of lower A sensory portion that carries messages from the
motor neurons? body to the brain and a motor portion that
carries messages back to initiate actions.
, What are some risk factors for Male gender, age 29-43 years, high-risk physical
spinal cord injury? activities, and older adults at risk for C-spine and
T12 injury.
What is the importance of rapid It is a medical emergency that requires thorough
diagnosis in spinal cord injury? clinical examination and transfer to a specialized
spine center to preserve function.
What imaging techniques are used X-ray, CT scan, and MRI.
to diagnose spinal cord injury?
What is spinal shock? A temporary loss or depression of spinal function
immediately after injury, potentially causing
hypotension.
What is neurogenic shock? A condition that can occur after spinal cord injury,
leading to loss of sympathetic nervous system
function.
What is autonomic dysreflexia? A condition that can occur in individuals with
spinal cord injury, characterized by sudden high
blood pressure and other symptoms.
What are the goals of treatment for To restore and maintain blood pressure, prevent
spinal cord injury? further cord damage, and avoid complications.
What is the role of corticosteroids Corticosteroid use is no longer recommended
in spinal cord injury treatment? for spinal cord injuries.
What is the purpose of To prevent further loss of function, ischemia, pain,
immobilization in spinal cord injury? and necrosis.
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Terms in this set (239)
What is spinal cord injury? Damage to the spinal cord resulting in loss of
function, mobility, and/or sensation.
What are the components of the The spinal cord is made up of upper and lower
spinal cord? motor neurons.
Can the spinal cord be damaged Yes, the spinal cord does not have to be severed
without being severed? for loss of function.
What are the potential outcomes of Some injuries may recover while others may
spinal cord injuries? result in paralysis.
What is the length of the spinal The spinal cord is about 18 inches long.
cord?
What are the two parts of lower A sensory portion that carries messages from the
motor neurons? body to the brain and a motor portion that
carries messages back to initiate actions.
, What are some risk factors for Male gender, age 29-43 years, high-risk physical
spinal cord injury? activities, and older adults at risk for C-spine and
T12 injury.
What is the importance of rapid It is a medical emergency that requires thorough
diagnosis in spinal cord injury? clinical examination and transfer to a specialized
spine center to preserve function.
What imaging techniques are used X-ray, CT scan, and MRI.
to diagnose spinal cord injury?
What is spinal shock? A temporary loss or depression of spinal function
immediately after injury, potentially causing
hypotension.
What is neurogenic shock? A condition that can occur after spinal cord injury,
leading to loss of sympathetic nervous system
function.
What is autonomic dysreflexia? A condition that can occur in individuals with
spinal cord injury, characterized by sudden high
blood pressure and other symptoms.
What are the goals of treatment for To restore and maintain blood pressure, prevent
spinal cord injury? further cord damage, and avoid complications.
What is the role of corticosteroids Corticosteroid use is no longer recommended
in spinal cord injury treatment? for spinal cord injuries.
What is the purpose of To prevent further loss of function, ischemia, pain,
immobilization in spinal cord injury? and necrosis.
