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Title Spinal cord injury / [editor], Thomas N. Bryce ; associate editors, Naomi Betesh [and others]
Published New York : Demos Medical, ©2010
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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 215 pages) : illustrations
Series Rehabilitation medicine quick reference
Rehabilitation medicine quick reference.
Contents List of Acronyms -- Series Foreword -- Preface -- Conditions -- 1. Airway Issues: Tracheal Stenosis -- 2. Airway Issues: Vocal Fold Paralysis -- 3. Autonomic Nervous System Issues: Autonomic Dysreflexia -- 4. Autonomic Nervous System Issues: Bradycardia -- 5. Autonomic Nervous System Issues: Orthostatic Hypotension -- 6. Autonomic Nervous System Issues: Spinal Shock -- 7. Autonomic Nervous System Issues: Thermal Dysregulation and Fever -- 8. Bladder Dysfunction: Lower Motor Neuron -- 9. Bladder Dysfunction: Upper Motor Neuron -- 10. Bladder Dysfunction: Urinary Tract Infections -- 11. Bladder Dysfunction: Urolithiasis -- 12. Bladder Dysfunction: Vesicoureteral Reflux and Hydronephrosis -- 13. Bowel Dysfunction: Lower Motor Neuron -- 14. Bowel Dysfunction: Upper Motor Neuron -- 15. Cardiovascular Issues: Cardiovascular Disease -- 16. Cardiovascular Issues: Dyslipidemia -- 17. Dysphagia -- 18. Endocrine Issues: Glucose Intolerance -- 19. Endocrine Issues: Hypercalcemia -- 20. Endocrine Issues: Hypogonadism -- 21. Endocrine Issues: Osteoporosis -- 22. Geriatric Spinal Cord Injury -- 23. Mononeuropathies -- 24. Musculoskeletal Issues: Back Pain -- 25. Musculoskeletal Issues: Contracture -- 26. Musculoskeletal Issues: Heterotopic Ossification -- 27. Musculoskeletal Issues: Osteoporotic Limb Fractures -- 28. Musculoskeletal Issues: Shoulder Pain -- 29. Neuropathic Pain: At and Below Level -- 30. Nontraumatic Spinal Cord Injury -- 31. Obesity -- 32. Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury -- 33. Pressure Ulcers -- 34. Psychological Issues: Adjustment -- 35. Psychological Issues: Depression and Anxiety -- 36. Psychological Issues: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- 37. Pulmonary Issues: Atelectasis, Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusions -- 38. Sexuality and Reproductive Issues: Erectile Dysfunction -- 39. Sexuality and Reproductive Issues: Pregnancy -- 40. Sleep Apnea -- 41. Spasticity -- 42. Spinal Fractures -- 43. Spinal Instability -- 44. Syndromes: Anterior Cord -- 45. Syndromes: Brown-Séquard -- 46. Syndromes: Cauda Equina -- 47. Syndromes: Central Cord -- 48. Syndromes: Conus Medullaris -- 49. Syndromes: Posterior Cord -- 50. Syringomyelia and Tethered Cord -- 51. Thromboembolic Disease -- 52. Traumatic Brain Injury -- Interventions -- 53. Airway Management: Tracheostomy -- 54. Bladder Management: Indwelling Urinary Catheters -- 55. Bladder Management: Intermittent Catheterization -- 56. Bladder Management: Sphincterotomy and Endourethral Stenting -- 57. Bladder Management: Urinary Diversion and Bladder Augmentation -- 58. Bladder Management: Urodynamic Testing -- 59. Bowel Management: Antegrade Continence Enema -- 60. Cardiovascular Exercise -- 61. Communicating While Using a Ventilator -- 62. Health Maintenance -- 63. Home Modifications -- 64. Inferior Vena Cava Filters -- 65. Intrathecal Pump: Evaluation and Placement -- 66. Intrathecal Pump: Management -- 67. Limb Orthoses -- 68. Neurologic Classification of Spinal Cord Injury -- 69. Neurologic Examination: Motor Testing -- 70. Neurologic Examination: Motor Testing, Lower Myotomes -- 71. Neurologic Examination: Motor Testing, Upper Myotomes -- 72. Neurologic Examination: Rectal Examination -- 73. Neurologic Examination: Sensory Testing -- 74. Neurologic Examination: Sensory Testing, Dermatomes -- T$2
Summary "Designed for the busy practitioner, this text provides quick answers when diagnosing and treating common or more complex spinal cord injuries. It covers the medical and psychological conditions associated with spinal cord injuries, interventions, and expected functional outcomes, with over 100 alphabetically listed topics presented in a two-page format for easy access to key information at a glance." "Every entry features description, etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints and suggested readings for quick look-up in the office or clinic."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Spinal Cord Injuries -- rehabilitation -- Handbooks
MEDICAL -- Orthopedics.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Musculoskeletal.
MEDICAL -- Rheumatology.
Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries
Genre/Form Electronic books
Handbooks and manuals
Form Electronic book
Author Bryce, Thomas N.
LC no. 2009024708
ISBN 9781935281672
1935281674
9781933864471
1933864478
1782682562
9781782682561
1282552317
9781282552319
9786612552311
661255231X