TNCC Spinal cord and vertebral column trauma Questions With Correct Solution
Spinal shock - ANSWER-At and below the level of spinal injury normal activity ceases, flaccidity, incontinence Spinal shock cause - ANSWER-Injury to spinal cord at any level Injury between T1 and T11 - ANSWER-Hypoventillation Central cord syndrome - ANSWER-Decreased function of upper extremities lower extremities, sacral sparing Anterior cord syndrome - ANSWER-Loss of pain and temp sensation with weakness, paraesthesia, and urinary retention Brown-Sequard syndrome - ANSWER-Contralateral loss of pain and temp sensation, and ipsilateral paralysis with reduced touch sensation Complete spinal cord lesion - ANSWER-Lose all motor and sensory function at and below the level of injury Spinal stabil - ANSWER-No potential for progressive injury, displacement of injury bony area during healing, or displacement from normal physiologic loading C5 to c7 - ANSWER-Extend and flex arms L2 to l4 - ANSWER-Extend and flex legs L4 to l5 - ANSWER-Flexion of foot, extension of toes
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