Question 1

how can spinal cord injury patients manage their body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Environmentally: Good question. Patients with spinal cord injury (particularly higher level, more complete injuries) are 'poikilothermic' meaning that their environment dictates their body temperature. Out in the heat, a person with quadriplegia may run fever. In the cold, hypothermia is a real concern. The best solution: get out of the elements. Dress appropriately, layer, and monitor body temp while outdoors.

Question 2

how can you apply cpr in patient with spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

The same as others: Always perform CPR in a patient until you know exactly what the injury is. Spinal cord injury in the thoracic and lumbar spine is compatible with life, and good CPR could save this patient. However, acute high cervical spine injury could render CPR "futile" depending on the exact injury. But unless you know exactly the injury, continue with CPR until someone with medical expertise takes over care.

Question 3

if i bent my neck sideways and it didn't pop am i going to die from a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not sure what you mean but neck "pops" are not necessary.  I have never heard of a person having a spinal cord injury by just moving their head as is usually expected (pops or not).

Question 4

if i have a spinal cord injury, what wheelchair transfer techniques are available?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: It all depends where you need to transfer to. Check out fasteddy07 on youtube where i demonstrate how to perform a variety of wheelchair transfers, on a shower bench, on a bed, in a car, from the floor etc... Of course, depending on the injury level, some transfers may not be possible independently.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the neurologocal defects associated with spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It can range from simple tingling to complete numbness and weakness as well as loss of bowel and bladder function. Basically you cannot move that part of the body below the spinal cord injury.

Question 6

can i stay active even after i've sustained a spinal cord injury>?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: It will depend on thre extent and location of unjust.

Question 7

is sciatica a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

No: Sciatica is a pain symptom of a pinched nerve in the spine.  Spinal cord injury is an actual/potential damage to the spinal cord resulting in a sensory or motor deficit.    The two are very different.  Speak with your doctor if you are concerned about either.

Question 8

can you repair t5 spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Repair?: The body may be able to heal the nerves involved in a spinal cord contusion, or bruise, but if the nerve is severed or more severely damaged it will not be able to heal.  Neurosurgeons use methyprednisolone, a steroid medication to relieve swelling and inflammation.  Immobilization, and surgery to remove the pressure on the spinal cord are often needed as well.

Question 9

is sciatica a form spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not an injury to the spinal cord
it is injury to a nerve root usually from a disc herniation. Very different from spinal cord injury.

Question 10

is sciatica a type of spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: The sciatic nerves arise from the branches of l4, l5, s1, s2, (racepinephrine) and s3. When these branches of these nerves come together they form the sciatic nerve. Because the sciatic nerve arises from each of these five nerves, often any one of these nerves can present also with the symptoms of sciatica. This nerve is considered a peripheral nerve, not a spinal cord nerve.

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