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which diagnostic should you do first?
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CT and MRI
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What diagnostic shhould be done later
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EMG is done after the acute phase- determine thhe level
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Methylprednisolone Theory
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preferred tx
given in the first 24 hours, on 15 off 45 protect from GI upset |
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Surgery
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faster the surgery the more control you have with edema, hemorrhage
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Traction (nurse's responsibilty when person has a traction)
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connecting points, how many lbs. how far should it be hanging
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Halo vest
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may be on for 12-16 weeks
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Pin care on halo vest
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pins clean withh saline, cut hair around it, put ABT
if using hydrogen must be dilluted with water then rinse twice |
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Halo vest teaching
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dont bang the head
do not remove this |
