MDT Cauda Equina Syndrome Flashcards

1
Q

The __________ is a bundle of nerves that spread out from the bottom of the spinal
cord

A

cauda equina

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2
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__________ is the medical term for a group of symptoms that happen when some of the nerves in the cauda equina get squeezed or damaged.

A

Cauda equina syndrome

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3
Q

Pathophysiology for cauda equina

A

A herniated disc
Infection or inflammation
Cancer
Spinal stenosis

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4
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________ is a condition in which the vertebrae form bumps called bone spurs. These bumps can squeeze or press on the nerves in the cauda equina. In people with this, the discs between the vertebrae also tend to dry up and shrink. That causes the space between the vertebrae to get smaller, sometimes pinching nerves.

A

Spinal stenosis

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5
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Clinical presentation for what?
(1) Pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back and spreading down 1 or both legs
(2) Leg weakness or a problem called “foot drop,” which is when you cannot seem to hold your foot up (while walking)
(3) Problems with bowel or bladder control
(4) Problems with sex

A

Cauda Equina Syndrome….

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6
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True/False
Cauda equina syndrome is not a medical emergency.

A

False MEDIVAC!

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7
Q

What type of imaging would you get for cauda equina?

A

MRI

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the cause is an infection or inflammation what would you treat cauda equina with

A

medications to treat those problems….

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