Spinal shock, which is caused by a spinal cord injury, is characterized by a loss of sensation, motor paralysis, and initial loss of reflexes (which eventually recover).

at T1 level what should a nurse be looking for

it may last several hours to 24 weeks.

First . . . one spinal bone is a vertebra (VERT uh brah). Multiple spinal bones are vertebrae (VERT uh bray). An animal with a spine is said to be a vertebrate animal.

Vertebrae are separated by spinal discs which act as shock absorbers.

it may last several hours to 24 weeks.

reduced blood flow