SCI Transfers and Bed Mobility

Question 1

which levels should tenodesis be protected?

Answer 1

C7 and up

Question 2

what are the body jacket precautions?

Answer 2

no hip flex past 90
log roll
no twisting
no uneven transfers

Question 3

how does C6 push during transfers?

Answer 3

push through elbow (not forearm)
via protraction

Question 4

a ____ tripod should be used for T1 and below, especially with body jacket precautions

Answer 4

backward

Question 5

a ____ tripod should be used for C7 and up

Answer 5

forward

Question 6

where should slide board be placed for T1 and below transfer?

Answer 6

angled away from wheel

Question 7

how does back pocket method help with sitting up?

Answer 7

allows use of scap retraction
good for C7 and C6

Question 8

how should UE be positioned for C6 and up transfer?

Answer 8

ER of shoulders* –> allows to lock out elbows by firing biceps and deltoids to extend elbows

Question 9

how should UE be positioned for C6 and up rolling?

Answer 9

below 90 (no triceps to hold above 90)

Question 10

hook method difference b/w C6 and C5

Answer 10

C6 - hook with wrist
C5 - hook with forearm or elbow

Question 11

what levels should not have humerii pulled on?

Answer 11

C1-C5

Question 12

which levels are dependent in bed mobility?

Answer 12

C1-C5

Question 13

which muscles are functioning at C5 SCI?

Answer 13

biceps and deltoid (weak)