exam 1 Flashcards
what level of SCI can pop a wc wheely
C8-T1
What level of SCI can bend over to pick item off floor
T4-T6
Flexion SCI causes damage where
ant vert
central cord syndrome is due to what type of MOI of SCI
hyper ext
what is transverse myelitis
a cause of non traumatic SCI
effects 1 level
swelling
what is syringomeglia
a cause of a non traumatic SCI
effects multiple levels
fluild pools
zone of PP only applies to what type of SCI
complete
what pathology has absent DTRs
GBS
what is medical tx of ALS
Riluzole med (3 months ext)
autonomic dysriflexia occurs above
T6
medial knee sensory level
L3
Medial malleolus sensory level
L4
24 hrs post SCI watch for
bradycardia
hypotension
neuro shock
with a SCI pts are initially ___ then change to ___
flaccid at first
then increased tone
cervical precautions for stabalization
no neck ROM
no shoulder past 90
limit ER