Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
MCC SCI
A
MVAs
2
Q
MC type of SCI in descending order
A
Incomplete tetraplegia
Incomplete paraplegia
Complete tetraplegia
Complete paraplegia
3
Q
1 year and 20 year post spinal cord injury employment rate
A
1 year = 10%
20 year = 35%
4
Q
What age group does SCI most commonly affect
A
16-30
5
Q
Most common level of injury of paraplegia
A
T12
6
Q
Average at injury for SCI
A
42.6 yo
7
Q
Most common level of SCI
A
C5
8
Q
1 cause of death in SCI within 1 year
A
Respiratory problem/pneumonia
9
Q
Time frame for acute, subacute and intermediate SCI
A
Acute = <48 hours after injury Subacute = <2 weeks Intermediate = <6 months
10
Q
Most common type of SCI in pediatric population
A
Complete paraplegia
11
Q
MCC of SCI in the elderly
A
Falls
12
Q
When is mortality rate the highest after SCI?
A
Within the first year
