Class 11 - Spinal Shock and Neurogenic Shock definitions, differences and similarities

Question 1

Immediate temporary loss of total power, sensation and reflexes below the level of the injury

Answer 1

Spinal Shock

Question 2

Sudden loss of the SYNS signals

Answer 2

Neurogenic Shock

Question 3

Both of these systemic factors affect Spinal and Neurogenic Shock

Answer 3

Hypotension and Bradycardia

Question 4

Bulbocavernos reflex is absent or variable in Spinal Shock?

Answer 4

Absent

Question 5

Bulbocavernos reflex is absent or variable in Neurogenic Shock?

Answer 5

Variable

Question 6

Which presents with the Motor system in Spinal Shock?

Answer 6

Flaccid Paralysis

Question 7

Which presents with the Motor system in Neurogenic shock?

Answer 7

Variable

Question 8

Both Spinal Shock and Neurogenic Shock have a similar time period immediately after an SCI, what is that time frame?

Answer 8

42-72 hours immediate after SCI

Question 9

Which mechanism is affected in Spinal Shock?

Answer 9

Peripheral neurons become temporarily unresponsive to brain stimuli

Question 10

Which mechanism is affected in Neurogenic Shock?

Answer 10

Disruption of autonomic pathways ➩ loss of sympathetic tone and vasodilation