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Is there a possibility that a Spinal cord injury victim will back to normal?
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∙ 11y ago
it is not very likely but possible with a lot of physical therapy
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How do you save a spinal injury drowning victim?
When trying to save a spinal injury drowning victim, you must first make sure that the person can breathe. Once you know the person is breathing, try to move the person's neck and spine as little as possible to prevent further damage to the spine.
Why must caution be used when handling a person with possible spinal cord injury?
Any damage to the spinal cord is a bad thing. Depending on the location of the damage, the victim may lose the use of their legs, loss of the use of all four limbs, or even be damaged enough to interfere with normal breathing. Any time the spine itself is injured, that injury may produce sharp edges, which can cut localized tissue, cause swelling or internal bleeding that may in turn stop blood flow to the spinal cord, as well as nearly any potential trauma. As such, if you see potention for spinal cord injury, you need to prevent as much further movement at that site as is possible. Hence the caution in moving such a victim.
What Manual transport will be used on an unconcious victim?
If the victim is found unconscious, we cannot rule out a head/spinal injury. As such, we use the clamshell to immobilize the patient, then lift them onto a 35A stretcher for exchange with the ambulance.
Why should you not move an accident vicitim unless absolutely necessary?
You not move an accident victim mostly because of possible spinal injury. If they have a broken vertebra any movement can cut the spinal cord and they can become paralyzed.
You have decided to perform the jaw thrust technique on the victim of a roadside bombing because you want to maintain an open airway while minimizing movement for suspected head neck spinal injury to?
Place elbows on the same ground as the victim's head.
What is the biggest advantage to using a litter in transporting a victim?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries The victim is less likely to have his or her injuries made worse by movement across rough terrain. Also, depending on the circumstances, a litter makes a victim far easier to transport. * Stabilization of the victim's spine. * Ability to easily move the victim into shock and recovery positions. * Safety of the victim and rescue team. * The ability to move the victim in all 3 dimensions without significant risk of losing control of the victim * Control of the incognizant patient.
First aid for suspected brain injury includes placing a pillow or similar substitute under victim's shoulders and head?
NO!!!! That would mean you are manipulating the spine. If you suspect a brain injury, then you need to suspect trauma to the spinal cord as well.
Tom is a victim of a motorcycle accident . he has fractured his vertebra L3-L5 . based on this information we can conclude he is likely to spinal cord injury .True Or False?
False. Spinal cord is not there at this level. There is a structure called as cauda equina. It is like the tail of the horse.
How should you transport back injuries?
If they have a back/spinal injury, do not try to move the victim because it may cause paralysis. If you must move them, only use a backboard or leave it to professionals.
Who is the top rated spinal cord injury lawyer in the United States?
The best place to find a spinal cord injury lawyer would be the yellow pages. If you're worried about reputation if the lawyer, you can try the bestter business bureau or state bar association.
The distance you can manually carry the victim depends on the victim's?
Medical injury. Weight
Position of victim for specific injuries?
Position of comfort. Most patients will place themselves in a position that is comfortable and reduces pain of their injuries. Make sure that with a suspected spinal injury you keep the patient from moving.
