Spinal Cord Injury PDF
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These notes provide an overview of spinal cord injury, covering assessment, diagnosis, and management. The document discusses potential complications and interventions.
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CHART 65-2 Assessment: Assessing Traumatic Brain Injury Be alert for the following signs and symptoms: Altered level of consciousness Confusion Pupillary abnormalities (changes in shape, size, and response to light) Altered or absent gag reflex Absent corneal reflex Sudden onset of neurolo...
CHART 65-2 Assessment: Assessing Traumatic Brain Injury Be alert for the following signs and symptoms: Altered level of consciousness Confusion Pupillary abnormalities (changes in shape, size, and response to light) Altered or absent gag reflex Absent corneal reflex Sudden onset of neurologic deficits Changes in vital signs (altered respiratory pattern, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypothermia, or hyperthermia) Vision and hearing impairment Sensory dysfunction Headache Seizures both arms w bladder legs boweldysfy lower body B D B D A C D B C A ADE A B C
