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2 consideration in dual diagnosis sci pt {{c1::avoid sedating meds (ie baclofen)::meds}} {{c2::high BP may signal AD o...

Duration/Phases of Spinal Shock Phase 1 : {{c1::Areflexia}} Phase 2 : {{c2::Initial reflex activity (eg. BCR)::+1 ex.}}...

SCI may obtain psychogenic erections Present in approximately {{c1::50}} % of men with incomplete UMN lesions and ...

Flexion Injuries = {{c1::Vertebral body compression/ anterior wedge::2 fx names}} fracture (commonly C5) may project in...

{{c1::triple phase bone scan}} for HO is the most sensitive for diagnosis

SCI causes of death 1. {{c1:: Respiratory disorders (w/ PNA being the most common) }} 2. {{c1::Heart disease}} 3. ...

Anterior corticospinal tract. Motor: {{c1::Neck}} and {{c1::trunk}} movements

Tendon transfers are generally delayed for {{c1::1 year}} to allow neurological stabilization

aka {{c1::Manual cough assist}} "

{{c1::quad cough}} — placing hand sides of upper abdomen applying pressure coordinated with cough

epidural abscess prognosis: patients who are paraplegic or tetraplegic for over {{c1::36}} hours usually do not recov...

Syrinx Pain is Aching or burning, often worse with {{c1::straining}} and in {{c1::sitting}} position

SCI duration of DVT ppx > 8 weeks motor complete (AIS A/B) + risk factors {{c1::lower limb fracture}} {{c2::history of...

{{c1::Advancement

flap}}: Rectangular flap rotates about its base to fill an adjacent defect "

Glycerin suppositories: {{c1::Draw water}} into stool and stretches rectal wall

{{c1::artery of Adamkiewicz}} major blood supply to lower two-thirds of the spinal cord . generally arises from the ...

{{c1::Transverse Meylitis}} : inflammation of the spinal cord with varying weakness, sensory, autonomic, and reflex abno...

Monitor {{c1::phosphate}} levels if using a bisphosphonate for HO

{{c1::nerve transfer}} procedure a motor fascicle/branch, typically from a major peripheral nerve, is cut and coapted i...

Intradural neoplasms are further divided into those that are {{c1::intramedullary}} , arising from the substance of the...

SMA syndrome treatment: {{c1::small, frequent meals (in an upright position)}} {{c2::left lateral decubitus position}}...

{{c1::Musculocutaneous}} flap: Most common and most often recommended in severe pressure injuries in SCI . In this ty...

Syrinx mechanism: {{c1::subarachnoid scarring}} with resultant obstruction of {{c2::CSF flow }} .

SCI pt with proximal DVT , OAC treatment continued for {{c1::6}} months

Medications for PU severe cases fall in 2 categoreis: {{c1:: supplements }} and {{c1::appetite stimulants}}

Dens fracture of C2 Type I: Fracture through the {{c1::tip of dens}}. {{c2:: No treatment usually required::tx}} Type I...

SCI pulm complication: once F VC > {{c1::15 to 20::2#'s}} mL/kg, the individual can usually wean off ventilator

Ventral spinothalamic: sensation of {{c1::crude touch}} and {{c1::pressure}}

HO: most common joint involved in SCI : {{c1::Hip}}

SCI pt going to OR for fusion hold {{c1::one dose::time frame}} chemoprophylaxis

Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim) (or FES) in SCI Has 2 General Uses : to avoid complications of {{c1::muscle inactivity}}...

suctioning may cause increased vagal tone leading to bradycardia, only suction when you {{c1::withdraw catheter}} Sucti...

{{c1::Chance}} fracture

Duration of DVT prophylaxis in SCI : Incomplete SCI and ambulating: {{c1::continue until discharge}} Complete SCI: Conti...

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{{c1::Suppositories and digital stimulation}} take advantage of {{c2::rectocolic reflex}}

HO PLAIN X-RAYS Plain film detects HO after at least {{c1::10 days}} after clinical signs are observed Require {{c2...

muscles with a grade of {{c1::3}} or less are not considered for transfer

Tetraplegics usually develop {{c1::restrictive::obs/res}} lung patterns All volumes shrink except {{c2::residual volume...

{{c1::Delayed plantar response }} is a pathologic reflex (first movement of great toe is flexion, adduction of the o...

SCI neuropathic pain that {{c2::1st appears}} , or {{c2::changes significantly in character/severity}} > {{c3::1}} ...

The {{c2:: intrinsic e nteric}} nervous system is composed of {{c1::Auerbach}} ’s (myenteric; primarily {{c3::moto...

SCI/TBI HO usualy occurs at {{c1::2 months}} post injury

In children, the {{c1::occiput}} is the most frequent site of pressure injuries

SCI Consortium ( conflict ??) The optimal duration of thromboprophylaxis

Injuries above {{c1::C8}} : Loss of all abdominal and intercostal muscles, impairment of inspiration and expiration ( m...

CCS greater motor weakness in the {{c1::upper limbs}} than the opposite variable loss of sensation, bowel, and bladde...

LMN lesion (eg. Cauda Equina) neurogenic bowel Auerbach’s (myenteric) plexus coordinates the movement of stool. Howeve...

AIS C8 (tendon transfer rarely needed) Intrinsic minus or “claw hand” may be addressed with a {{c1::lumbrical bar}} , p...