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What is the impact of spinal shock?
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
The shock syndrome results from many causes such as hemorrhage spinal injury or embolism the common denominator of any shock state is?
reduced blood flow
What injury would most likely cause obstructive shock?
Cardiac tamponade
Can shock cause a pulse rate to fall?
Absolutely. Some people actually die from shock regardless of the extent of their injury.
Vital signs for a spinal cord injury?
Neurogenic shock is characterized by severe autonomic dysfunction, resulting in hypotension, relative bradycardia, peripheral vasodilation, and hypothermia. It does not usually occur with spinal cord injury below the level of T6. Shock associated with a spinal cord injury involving the lower thoracic cord must be considered hemorrhagic until proven otherwise. Spinal shock is defined as the complete loss of all neurologic function, including reflexes and rectal tone, below a specific level that is associated with autonomic dysfunction. Neurogenic shock refers to the hemodynamic triad of hypotension, bradycardia, and peripheral vasodilation resulting from autonomic dysfunction and the interruption of sympathetic nervous system control in acute spinal cord injury. Derick Burns BNg, Adv. Cert. Ng, Dip CH, Dip Para Sc (Amb), Dip Bus, Dip OHS, EMT-P MACAP MAITD MACEN RN (Ret.)
Things not to do when shock?
When a person is in shock, there are certain things that should not be done to them. An individual should not give the person in shock anything to eat or drink, should not wait to call 911 (because the condition could get worse) and should neither move the person nor elevate his or her legs if a spinal injury, head injury, neck injury and/or broken bones in the hips or legs are suspected.
What happens when a land mine explodes?
Explosives detonate, creating a rapidly expanding shock wave. In some cases, the shock wave alone causes injury or death. In other cases, the shock wave drives projectiles that cause injury.
How do you cure a back ache?
Some common forms of spinal injuries are those that relate to the spinal discs. Spinal discs are pads of cartilage that separate and cushion the spinal vertebrae. When the body moves, the spinal discs protect the vertebrate from shock. Over time, spinal discs can be hurt by injury, degeneration and disease. One common spinal injury is known as a herniated disc, which can also be referred to as prolapsed, bulging, or ruptured. Herniated discs can cause pain, weakness and numbness in various areas of the body, including the lower back, legs and feet. A disc becomes herniated when the hardened outside layer tears, and leaves the softer inside material of the disc pushing out. For more information regarding this visit:http://healthcure4life.blogspot.com
Should you use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury?
Yes you should use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury.
Who should not be put into the recovery position and why?
Conscious patients do not require to be put in the recovery position but they do still need to be treated for shock so keep them sitting and warm until help arrives.
What happens when you put a positive on a negative and a negative on a positive?
You will get a spark and maybe a shock. If you do this with a car battery, it may well explode and might cause injury.
What are causes of hyperpnea?
Head injury Starvation Shock
