Spinal Injuries

Question 1

What is spinal shock?

Answer 1

physiologic response to injury with complete loss of sensation and motor function

Question 2

How long does it take spinal shock to resolve?

Answer 2

24hrs

Question 3

What is neurogenic shock?

Answer 3

secondary to temporary shutdown of the sympathetic outflow from T1-L2
due to cervical or upper thoracic cord injury

Question 4

What does neurogenic shock lead to?

Answer 4

hypotension

bradycardia

Question 5

Describe a complete spinal injury?

Answer 5

no sensory or motor function below the level of the injury - poor prognosis

Question 6

Describe an incomplete spinal injury?

Answer 6

some sensory and motor functioon present distal to the injury
- may return

Question 7

What is Axonotemesis?

Answer 7

nerve injury due to compression or stretch from a higher degree of force resulting in death of the long axons to the point of injury

Question 8

What is Neuropraxia?

Answer 8

temporary conduction defect from compression or stretch which resolves over time

Question 9

What is Neurotemesis?

Answer 9

complete transaction of the nerve requiring surgical repair for any chance of recovery and function