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neurological disorders: trauma Flashcards

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autonomic dysreflexia

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a life threatening emergency in patients with a spinal cord injury that cuases a hypertensive emergency

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concussion

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a temporary loss of neurologic function with no apparent structural damage to the brain

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contusion

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bruising of the brain surface

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neurogenic bladder

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bladder dysfunction that results from a disorder or dysfunction of the nervous system; may result in either urinary retention or bladder overactivity

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paraplegia

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paralysis of the lower extremities with dysfunction of the bowel and bladder from a lesion in the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral region of the spinal cord

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primary injury

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initial damage to the brain that results from the traumatic event

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secondary injury

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an insult to the brain subsequent from the traumatic event

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spinal cord injury (SCI)

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an injury to the spinal cord, verterbral column, supporting soft tissue, or intervertebral discs caused by trauma

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tetraplegia

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varying degrees of paralysis of both arma and legs, with dysfunction of bowel and bladder from a lesion of the cervical segments of the spinal cord

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traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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an injury to the skull or brain that is severe enough to interfere with normal functioning

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describe TBI

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  • insult to brain that may produce physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and voactional changes
  • TBI blunt or TBI penetrating
  • leading causes include falls (48%), MVC (20%), struck by objects (17%), assaults (10%)
  • people most likely to sustain a TBI include children 0-4, adolescents 15-19, and older adults >65
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describe blunt TBI

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occurs when the head accelerates and then rapidly decelerates or collides with another object and brain tissue is damaged, but there is no opening throuhg the skull and dura

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describe penetrating TBI

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occurs when an object penetrates the skull, enters the brain, and damages the soft brain tissue in its path, or when blunt trauma to the head is so severe that it opens the scalp, skull, and the dura to expose the brain

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name some different types of brain injuries

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  • contusions (open/closed)
  • intracranial hemorrhage
  • concussion
  • difuse axonal injury (DAI)
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what are some different types of intracranial hemorrhage

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  • epidural hematoma (EDH)
  • subdural hematoma (SDH) (can be acute/chronic)
  • intracerebral hemorrhage/hematoma
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what are some different causes of intracranial hemorrhage

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  • systemic hypertension, which causes degeneration and rupture of a vessel
  • rupture of an aneurysm
  • vascualr anomalies
  • intracranial tumors
  • bleeding disorders such as leukemia, hemophilia, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia
  • complications of anticoagulant therapy
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what are 3 mechanisms that contribute to TBI

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  • croup-contracoup injuries (brain slams around)
  • penetrating trauma
  • scalp injuries (minor)
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describe concussions

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  • loss of cosciousness for 5 minutes or less
  • retrograde amnesia
  • repeated injuried may lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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describe DAI

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results from widespread sheering and rotational forces that produce damage throughout the brain

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name and describe some different skull fractures

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  • linear
  • comminuted (splintered)
  • depressed (skull imbedded in the brain tissue)
  • basilar (ecchymosis around eyes, CSF/blood from ears)
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whats included in intitial management of TBI

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  • airway
  • breathing
  • cirulation
  • immobilize neck
  • baseline assessment
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whats included in ongoing management of TBI

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  • maintain cerebral perfusion (elevate HOB, maintain BP)
  • treat IICP/reduce ICP
  • support measures
  • medications
  • NG tube
  • brain death
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what are some support measures for TBI

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  • ventilary support
  • seizure prevention
  • fluid/electrolyte maintenance
  • nutritional support
  • management of pain and anxiety
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what meds may be sued for TBI management

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  • anticonvulsants
  • benzos (do not affect cerebral blood flow/ICP) for anxiety
  • propofol for sedation
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what are the three cardinal signs of brain death

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coma, absence of brain stem reflexes, and apnea

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what testing is done for brain death

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  • cerebral blood flow studies
  • EEG
  • transcranial doppler
  • brain stem auditory-evoked potential
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what may be included in TBI rehabilitation

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  • may have feeding tubes
  • tracheostomies
  • teaching/support
  • community reintegration
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what are some nursing interventions for TBI

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  • maintaining airway
  • monitor neurologic function
  • monitor fluid/electrolyte balance
  • promote nutrition
  • prevent injury
  • maintaining thermoregulation
  • maintain skin integrity
  • improving coping
  • maintaining skin integrity
  • preventing sleep disturbances
  • support family coping
  • monitor and managing potential complications
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what are some common causes of SCI

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MVC, falls, violence, and sports related injuries

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78% of SCI patients are

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males

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whar are some risk factors for SCI

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  • younger age
  • male
  • alcohol/drug use
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what are some complications from SCI that may result in shorter lifespan

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  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary embolism
  • sepsis
  • paraplegia/tetraplegia
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what are the range of injuries that are associated with SCI

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  • transient concussion
  • contusion
  • laceration
  • compression
  • complete transection
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where does paralysis occur with SCI

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below the level of injury

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where are the most frequent sites of SCI

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C5-C7
T12
L1

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describe injuries above C4

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may be fatal
requires ventilator support
resp failure is leading cause of death

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what are some nontraumatic causes of SCI

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  • cervical spondylosis with myelopathy
  • myelitis
  • osteoporosis
  • central cavitation of the cord
  • tumors
  • vascular diseases
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what are the two categories of SCI

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  • primary - intial trauma
  • secondary - edema or hemorrhage
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what are some veteran considerations for SCI

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  • veterans are a large proportion of those with SCI
  • older and predominantly male
  • injuries similar to civilians
  • war-related SCIs affect younger white males

factors affecting adjustments to SCI:
- high rates of PTSD
- accommodating to civilian life
- burden of not being to serve
- cognitive function better physical independence and mobility

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describe SCI clinical manifestations

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  • dependent on level of injury
  • type of injury dependent on severity of injury (complete lesion and incomplete lesion)
  • ASIA classification according to area of damage (central, lateral, anterior, peripheral)
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what is the leading cause of death with SCI

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respiratory failure

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——– and above affect respiratory function

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T12

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whats included in the assessment of SCI

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thorough neurological examination

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what diagnostics may be used for SCI

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  • Xrays
  • CT
  • MRI
  • myelogram if MRI is contraindicated
  • ECG monitoring
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describe emergency management of SCI

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  • rapid assessment
  • immobilization (backboard and headblocks)
  • extrication
  • stabilization
  • transport
  • once determined extent and severity of injury and spinal cord stabilized, patient may be moved to conventional bed
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what are the goals of medical management of SCIs

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  • prevent secondary injury
  • watch for progressive neurological deficits
  • prevent complications
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what may be included in medical management of SCIs

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  • pharmacologic therapy
  • respiratory therapy
  • skeletal fracture reduction and traction
  • surgical management
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what are some possible acute complications of SCI

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  • spinal and neurogenic shock
  • venous thromboembolism
  • pressure injuries and infections
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describe spinal shock

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  • areflexia
  • decreased BP
  • bradycardia
  • bowel (paralytic ileus) - 2-3 days after injury
  • bladder dysfunction
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describe neurogenic shock

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  • loss of autonomic nervous system function
  • decreased BP or extremely high, HR, and CO
  • no sweating
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describe medical management of long term complications of SCI

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  • health team
  • follow up at spinal cord clinic

monitor for following complications:
- s/sx of UTI
- disuse syndrome
- autonomic dysreflexia
- infections
- spasticity
- depression
- sepsis
- osteomyelitis
- fistulas
- heterotopic ossification (bone overgrowth - contractures)

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what are some nursing interventions for SCI

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  • promoting adequate breathing and airway clearance
  • improve mobility
  • prevent injury due to sensory and perceptual alterations
  • maintain skin integrity
  • maintain urinary elimination
  • improve bowel function
  • provide comfort measures if in skeletal traction/halo
  • identify symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia
  • monitor and mange potential complications
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describe improving mobility for patients with SCI

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  • frequent position changes
  • proper positioning of joints
  • use of splints and removable casts
  • intermittent turning to prone position
  • positioning of upper extremities away from the body
  • draping linens to keep pressure off of feet
  • keeping knee joints flexed 15 degrees when supine
  • use of AROM/PROM
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what are some goals of nursing interventions for SCI

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  • develop goals
  • promote mobility
  • reduce spasticity
  • improve bowel and bladder control
  • prevent pressure ulcers
  • reduce resp dysfunction
  • promote expression of sexuality
  • control pain
  • reduce abnormal brone growth
  • promote psychological adjustment

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