spinal cord injuries Archives

spinal cord injuries

Astute assessment prevents paralysis

January 11, 2011

What seems like a simple pulled muscle to a shipping clerk turns out to be cauda equina syndrome, a potentially paralyzing injury that warrants immediate surgery.

Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries

October 3, 2024

Patients with a spinal cord injury frequently endure multiple challenges stemming from their injuries—including issues related to breathing, skin breakdown, sexual activity, and bowel and bladder dysfunction—which can…

Caring for patients with spinal cord injuries

May 11, 2016

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) are a significant cause of disability, with profound—and in many cases devastating— consequences. According to recent data, about 12,000 SCIs occur annually in the United States, and up to 250,000 Americans are living…

Cervical Spine injuries: Preserving function, improving outcomes

September 11, 2007

How to provide skilled care that stops the damage and helps your patient manage the injury.

Recognizing autonomic dysreflexia

September 8, 2022

Your quick action ensures a good outcome. Takeaways: Autonomic dysreflexia results from a noxious stimulus, such as a distended bladder or bowel. Signs and symptoms include sweating, hypertension,…

Spotting trouble after spinal surgery

July 11, 2011

The rapid response team makes all the right moves when a patient experiences neck swelling and difficulty swallowing after an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.