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What is Brown Sequard Syndrome?
MOI = hemi-section of the cord
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What is Sensory Incomplete: Category B SCI?
Mr. Smith does have sensation below S4 and cannot move his legs
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What are Increased Tone Interventions?
Rhythmic rocking, quadruped, and PNF
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What is Autonomic Dysreflexia?
Sudden onset of excessively high blood pressure
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What is Central Cord Syndrome?
Cape distribution; bowel and bladder preservation; more weakness in UE
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What is Normal: Category E?
Mr. Smith can feel and move his legs
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What are Breathing Techniques?
Butterfly and pursed lip
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What is Neurogenic Shock Triad?
Hypotension, hypothermia, and bradycardia
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What is Anterior Cord Syndrome?
Variable loss of motor and sensation function; fine touch and proprioception preserved
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What is Complete: Category A SCI?
Mr. Smith is unable to feel below S4 and unable to move his legs
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What are Facilitation Techniques?
Approximation, traction, and light touch
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What is Hamstring Length?
Jen requires us to check this with every SCI patient prior to beginning treatment techniques
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What is Cauda Equine Syndrome?
Flaccid paralysis of LE; areflexive bladder and bowel
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What is Motor Incomplete: Category C SCI?
Mr. Smith can move his legs; majority of his key muscles are 3-/5 strength
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What are Inhibition Techniques?
Prolonged stretch, slow stroking, and deep pressure
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What is Zone of Partial Preservation?
Dermatomes and myotomes that remain partially innervated
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What is Conus Medullaris Syndrome?
Damage to sacral cord and lumbar nerves
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What is Motor Incomplete: Category D SCI?
Mr. Smith can move his legs; majority of his key muscles are 3/5 strength
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Who is C5 SCI pt?
This pt must keep arms low across body when rolling for bed mobility
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What is Tenodysis Grip?
Grip of C6-7 SCI patients
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