NURS 3102 Study Guide - Final Guide: Neurogenic Shock, Ileus, Spinal Shock
21 Feb 2017
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Primary injuries are the result of the initial insult or trauma and are usually permanent. Secondary injuries are usually the result of a contusion or tear injury, in which the nerve. Incomplete spinal cord lesions are classi ed according to the area of spinal cord damage: central, lateral, anterior, or peripheral. Neurologic level refers to the lowest level at which sensory and motor functions are normal. A complete spinal cord lesion can result in paraplegia (paralysis of the lower body) or tetraplegia (formerly quadriplegia) (paralysis of all four extremities). If conscious, the patient usually complains of acute pain in the back or neck, which may radiate along the involved nerve. Often,the patient speaks of fear that the neck or back is broken. Respiratory dysfunction is related to the level of injury. The muscles contributing to respiration are the abdominals and intercostals (t1 to t11) and the diaphragm.
