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Acute Management of Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries.

Authors :
Hunt A
McQuillan KA
Source :
Critical care nursing clinics of North America [Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am] 2023 Jun; Vol. 35 (2), pp. 119-128. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 27.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury can cause significant neurologic disability. A cervical spine injury impacts not only the neurologic system but also numerous other organ systems of the body. This complex injury requires a systematic approach to assessment and care aimed at preventing, recognizing, and treating potentially devastating secondary spinal cord injury and multisystem complications. This article focuses on the pathophysiology, initial presentation, and treatment of cervical spinal cord injury by body system.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-3481
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Critical care nursing clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37127369
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnc.2023.02.004