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Spinal cord injury >is damage to the bundle of nerves and nerve fibers that sends and
receives signal from the brain. . types of spinal Cervical Thoracic Lumbar sacral COMMON SYMPTOMS OF AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA Pounding headache Spots before the eyes Blurred vision Flushing of the skin Sweating (above the level of spinal injury) How would you describe autonomic dysreflexia to a patient and his/her family? Is a syndrome in which there is a sudden onset of excessively high blood pressure. It is most common in people with spinal cord injury at or above T
At what level does a spinal cord injury need to be at or above for Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) to occur? T What vital sign is most affected by AD? BP What is the primary risk factor for AD? stroke common reasons for Autonomic Dysreflexia symptoms? Overfilling the bladder (blockage in urinary drainage device, cystitis, inadequate bladder emptying, bladder spasm, stones in bladder) Bowel is full of stool or gas (rectal stimulation) Pressure sore Ingrown toenail Fractured bone
Frustration Blame Anger What are some priority interventions when working with patients who are depressed? Encourage patient to express feelings, involve the patient in group activities, provide information on referrals, help the client identify negative thinking/thought, help patient and family structure an environment that can help re- establish set schedules and predictable routines during severe depression, assess suicidal ideation. If a patient has a newly acquired C7 SCI asks about what abilities he or she will have, what would you say? Has normal motor function in head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers. Has increased use of rib and chest muscles and increased abdominal control. Daily tasks: able to perform unsupported seated activities Mobility: A few individuals are capable of limited walk with extensive bracing. This requires extremely high energy and puts stress on the upper body, offering no functional advantage. Can lead to damage of upper joints Health care: Has improved cough effectiveness TREATMENT OPTIONS TO TREAT MEN WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION? Silicon or rubber ring placed at the base of the penis
Vacuum suction device, followed by the placement of a similar ring Prostaglandin E1 injected into the penis Intraurethral insertion of medication Viagra REASONS THAT SCI WITH DEPRESSION DO NOT SEEK HELP?
