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12 Cards in this Set
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Neurogenic shock (cause and signs) |
Cause: SCI > reduced sympathetic outflow (T10-L2) > vasodilation and bradycardia (unlike other types of shock)
Signs: - low HR/BP - neurological deficits - warm, dry skin (vasodilation increases BF) |
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Transient neuropraxia |
Transient conduction block of motor/sensory function without nerve degeneration |
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Spinothalamic tract sensation |
Pain Temp Pressure Light touch |
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Central cord syndrome |
Cause: cervical spondylosis Recovery: LL > bladder > UL > sensation Arms affected more than legs Sacral sparing |
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Anterior cord syndrome |
Cause: aortic insufficiency or anterior spinal a. occlusion |
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Posterior cord syndrome |
Can result in tetraparesis |
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Paresis v plegia |
Paresis = weakness Plegia = paralysis |
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Most common tumour... ... IN bone ... of bone marrow ... of bone |
... IN bone = METASTASES... of bone marrow = MYELOMA... of bone = OSTEOSARCOMA |
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Red flags |
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4 8 PMHx 2 SHx 6 |
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Yellow flags |
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Blue/black flags |
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Common sites of primary tumours and how they become spinal metastases |
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BoobsBreatheBumBeanBlood |
