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What is the level of injury in a patient who has quadriparesis and bladder and bowel incontinence?
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What events may lead to incontinence in adults?
Incontinence is lake of voluntary control over the bladder sphincter muscle,might be as result of spinal cord injury, emotional problems,bladder irritability and some other pathology of urinary tract.
What events leads to incontinence in adults?
Incontinence in adults is generally a result of spinal cord injury, emotional problems, bladder irritability, or some other pathology of the urinary tract.
What is spastic quadriparesis?
Quadriparesis, also known as tetraparesis, is a weakness in all four limbs. It is related to quadriplegia or tetraplegia, in which all four limbs are paralyzed. There are a number of things which can cause quadriparesis, and several treatment options are available for patients with this condition. As a general rule, the patient needs to be under the care of a neurologist, a medical specialist who focuses on disorders of the nervous system. Patients with quadriparesis can experience varying levels of function in their limbs, depending on the specifics of the injury. In some patients, the limbs may be weak and the patient may lack motor control. Other patients may have substantial areas of paralysis, while others may have relatively good motor skills. A neurologist can conduct a detailed examination to find out precisely where the problem originates, by determining which nerves are affected.
What is a cackle-bladder?
A cackle-bladder is a bladder containing chicken blood, used by a conman to fake someone's death or injury.
Can you control your bladder?
No I can't I have very little control over my bladder due to my spinal cord injury
What diseases and disorders make the bladder go bad?
Infection, trauma, tumour, bladder stones and spinal injury and stroke can cause bladder problems
What are all the signs and symptoms of an internal injury?
Signs of an internal injury: 1. Localised swelling2. Discolouration of the skin Symptoms of an internal injury: 1. Localised pain 2. The patient will protect and guard the injury siteOther signs include: 1. The patient with blood coming out the ears and nose - Head Injury 2. The patient that coughs up blood - Thoracic Injury 3. The patient with blood in their stool - Abdominal Injury
Can having hernia surgery cause incontinence?
Ignorance or injury during surgery may lead to damage and impotency
During manual handling is injury to you or the patient worth the risk?
This is when you lift/transfer a patient without the use of aids, ie hoists.it is not worth causing injury to ourselves or to the patient
What diseases or disorders affects the bladder?
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How can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk accident and injury?
Changes in mental function can impair decision-making, concentration, and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. This can manifest as confusion, memory problems, or slowed reaction times, which can lead to falls, motor vehicle accidents, or other types of injuries. It is important to address these changes promptly to minimize the risk to the patient's safety.
Cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has?
cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has dependent swelling, a fever, large bruises or poor circulation?
