SCI Prognosis Flashcards
1
Q
How long after SCI is the ASIA exam most accurate at prediciting prognosis?
A
30 day ASIA exam
2
Q
What % of complete paraplegia patients at 1 month will reamin complete?
A
96%
3
Q
In complete paraplegia at 1 year SCI above ___ level do not regain motor function
A
T9
4
Q
Below ___ level SCI there is better recovery in the ZPP
A
T9
5
Q
What can determine failure to wean or extubate a SCI patient?
A
Absence of MUP in one or moderately decrease MUP in both diaphragms on EMG
6
Q
Preservation of what on the ASIA exam is a good prognosis for ambulation?
A
Pin prick
7
Q
Incomplete ____ is better than incomplete ____
A
Motor (ASIA C/D) than sensory (ASIA B)
8
Q
What age is a negative prognosticator for ambulation?
A
> 50 yo
9
Q
Which motor level typically does not recovery after a year after SCI?
A
C7, triceps
