PPT-International Network of Spinal Cord injury Nurses

Overview by Fiona Stephenson RN Official Launch Istanbul 2013 Who are we Not for profit initiative Linked to ISCoS Created by Nurses for Nurses Why Signposting to educational resources Global networking. Prof.Dr.Ayse ALTINTAS. I.U.CERRAHPASA MEDICAL SCHOOL, NEUROLOGY DEPT.. 3RD GRADE, 2011 OCTOBER. MEDULLA SPINALIS. The . spinal cord, the grayish-white oblong cylindrical continuation. . of the medulla oblongata of the brain, . Megan McClintock, MS, RN. Fall 2011 – NRS 440. Trigeminal Neuralgia . (tic . d. ouloureux. ). Dx. /Treatment. CT & MRI. Tegretol. (. carbamazepine. ) or . Trileptal. (. oxcarbazepine. ). Nerve blocks. Sameer D. Khatri, MD. Learning Objectives. Correctly perform primary/secondary surveys and recognize physical signs of spinal cord injury. Be aware of risk factors and understand how to manage spinal cord injuries. Cord . Injury. Too big a topic for 30 minutes……………... Goals:. Demographics. Mechanisms of Injury & Pathophysiology. Presentation & Diagnosis including common spinal cord syndromes . Stephanie huff. OCTA 2060 PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION. July 18, 2014. Description and definition. “Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an insult to the spinal cord resulting in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the cord's normal motor, sensory, or autonomic function, damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury (Mayo Clinic).”. Slide #200 (Ed904-196&184). Spinal cord, dorsal root ganglion, donkey.. “H”. This is the gray matter. Slide #200 (Ed904-196&184). Spinal cord, dorsal root ganglion, donkey.. central canal and is lined by simple cuboidal-columnar . Objectives. At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able . to:. Identify the components of the spine. Assess for spine and spinal cord injury. Discuss the initial management of the spinal cord injured patient. . Chapter 45. Spinal Cord. Lumbosacral Back Pain (Low Back Pain). Herniated nucleus pulposus. Health Promotion and Maintenance. Good posture. Proper lifting. Exercise. Ergonomics . Patient-Centered Collaborative Care. Facts and Figures at a Glance2021SCI Data SheetThis datasheet is a quick reference on demographics and the use of services by people with spinal cord injury in the United StatesUSMuchof theinformation Dr. Osama Neyaz. Assistant Professor. Department Of . PMR. Anatomy of spine. 7 . cervical vertebrae . 12 . thoracic vertebrae . 5 . lumbar vertebrae . 5 . fused sacral vertebrae . 3-4 . small bones comprising the coccyx . Introduction :. 2 General Classifications. Complete Lesion . A lesion to the spinal cord where there is no preserved motor or sensory function below the level of lesion. Incomplete Lesion. A lesion to the spinal cord with incomplete damage to the cord. There may be scattered motor function, sensory function or both below the level of lesion. Frazier Rehab Institute. Spinal Cord Medicine Program. Possible Medical Concerns. Skin . Issues/Pressure Ulcers. Autonomic . Dysreflexia. Orthostatic . Hypotension. Spasticity. Pain. Heterotopic . Ossification. Frazier Rehab Institute . Spinal Cord Medicine Program. The Digestive System. Consists . of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, rectum and anus. Major . functions:. Break down food to be absorbed as nutrients. Jennifer Hastings PT PhD NCS. May 31, 2018. 3:00-4:00pm ET. Presenters. 2. Alexandra Bennewith, MPA. Vice President, Government Relations. United Spinal Association. Jennifer Hastings, PT, PhD. Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist.