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Spinal Cord Injuries Result from?
Cord compression by bone displacement Interruption of blood supply to the spinal cord Traction from pulling on the cord TERM 2
Initial
Injury
DEFINITION 2 The initial mechanical disruption of axons TERM 3
Secondary
Injury
DEFINITION 3 After 72 hours Microhemorrhage in the gray matter of the cord, release norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine cause vasospasms and hypoxia leading to necrosis of the spinal cord. TERM 4
Spinal Shock
DEFINITION 4 Occurs within 30-60 minutes after injury FLACCID PARALYSIS major manifestation Treat the symptoms TERM 5
Neurogenic Shock (Above
T6)
DEFINITION 5 Loss of sympathetic control
Hyperflexion
Head is forcefully accelerated forward TERM 7
Hyperextension
DEFINITION 7 Head is accelerated and decelerated TERM 8
Axial-Loading
DEFINITION 8 Compression (head or bottom) TERM 9
Rotating
DEFINITION 9 Turning head beyond normal rotation TERM 10
Penetrating
DEFINITION 10 knife or bullet injuries
Anterior Cord Syndrome
Damage to anterior spinal artery Flexion injury Compression of anterior portion of spinal cord Motor Paralysis Loss of pain and temp, sensation below injury Touch, position, vibration and motion are present TERM 17
Brown-Sequard Syndrome
DEFINITION 17 Damage to one half of spinal cord Loss of motor function Sense of position and vibration are lost Opposite side has loss of pain, temp, sensation at level below lesion TERM 18
Posterior Cord Syndrome
DEFINITION 18 Compression or damage to posterior spinal artery Loss of awareness of posture, position, movement, and changes in equilibrium Pain, temp sensation, and motor function are present below level of lesion TERM 19
Conus Medullaris and Cauda Equina
Syndrome
DEFINITION 19 Damage to the lowest portion of the spinal cord and lumbar and sacral roots Flaccid Paralysis of lower limbs Flaccid bladder and bowel TERM 20
Injury Above C
DEFINITION 20 Total loss of respiratory muscle function. Mechanical Ventilation required
Injury Below C
Diaphragmatic breathing and risk for hypoventilation Incentive Spirometry is very important TERM 22
Injury Above T
DEFINITION 22 Decreases SNS influence TERM 23
Neurogenic Bladder
DEFINITION 23 Neurogenic bladder refers to dysfunction of the urinary bladder due to disease of the central nervous system or peripheral nerves involved in the control of micturition. TERM 24
Poikilothernism
DEFINITION 24 Patient's body temperature will match room temperature TERM 25
Leading cause of death
DEFINITION 25 Pulmonary embolism
