Spinal Cord Injury

Question 1

Know what speech characteristics individuals with high cervical spinal cord (diaphragm intact) injury might display

Answer 1

Reduced loudness, mono-loudness, imprecise articulation/intelligibility, short breath groups, slow inhalation

Question 2

Know how lung volumes and capacities change in individuals with high cervical spinal cord (diaphragm intact) injury

Answer 2

No ERV (expiratory muscles paralyzed), which decreases IC, IRV, VC, and TLC