SCI Flashcards
1
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Brown Sequard
- affected tracts and impairments
A
- hemi section of spinal cord
- ipsilateral paralysis: corticospinal tract
- ipsilateral proprioception, light touch, vibratory sense: dorsal column
- contralateral loss of pain and temperature: spinothalamic tract
2
Q
C6 complete expected mobility
A
- independent to some assistance with even level transfers with board
- independent driving with adaptive equipment
3
Q
Stages of Pressure Injuries
A
Stage 1: intact skin with nonblanchable redness
Stage 2: partial thickness skin loss of dermis, open shallow ulcer or blister
Stage 3: full-thickness, subcutaneous fat visible but no bone, tendon or muscle visible
Stage 4: full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or muscle