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acute inflammation of peripheral motor & sensory nerves characterized by motor weakness & paralysis that ascends from lower extremities
"ground to brain" |
Guillain-Barre syndrome
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acute, peripheral facial paresis of unknown cause
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Bell's Palsy
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S/S Bell's Palsy
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Inability to close eyes completely on affected side
Pain around the jaw or ear Unilateral facial weakness |
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Treatment for Bell's Palsy
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Moist heat
Corticosteroid Artificial tears |
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Interventions for Bell's Palsy
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Apply moist heat to affected side
Massage face w//gentle upward motion 2-3X/day Provide privacy during meals Provide emotional support |
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S/S Spinal Cord Injury
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Loss of bowel/bladder control
Paralysis below level of injury Paresthesia below level of injury |
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Tests for Spinal Cord Injury
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CT
MRI |
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Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury
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Flat position
Cervical collar maintain vertebral alignment Halo vest Surgery to stabilize spine Antianxiety - Ativan Glucocorticoid (Solu-Medrol) H2 receptor antagonist - Tagamet, Zantac Laxative Muscle relaxants |
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Interventions for Spinal Cord Injury
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monitor neuro/resp status
assess for spinal shock reposition Q2hr provide skin care |
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immediate flaccid paralysis & loss of all sensation and reflex activity below the level of injury in acute transverse spinal cord injury
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spinal shock
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