SPINAL CORD INJURY

Disorder: Spinal Cord Injury

Pathophysiology:

Damage that occurs to any part of the

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spinal cord/nerves causing permanent

changes.

Tetraplegia Paraplegia

(Quadriplegia)

Risk Factors/Causes:

Accidents Injury Disease Falls Violence

Signs and Symptoms:

1. Loss of motor function and decreased sensation

2. Loss of bladder/bowel control, Muscle spasm

3. If C3-C5 are involved, it affects breathing

Nursing Actions: Emergency management

Immobilize spine Maintain Use the logrolling

(on spinal backboard) patent airway technique.