PNS and spinal injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment for Guillian Barre syndrome
A
Plasmaphoresis or IV immunoglobulin. watch resp function/infection very closely
2
Q
S/S with botulism
A
AFEBRILE, diarrhea, descending paralysis.
3
Q
Treatment of botulism
A
IV botulinum, use non-magnesium laxatives to purge GI
4
Q
When can you accurately evaluate spinal cord injuries?
A
72 hours
5
Q
What usually causes a neurogenic shock?
A
Injury above T6
