AHN 447 TEST 3, Top Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED.

AHN 447 TEST 3, Top Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED. cervical traction is contraindicated in - -unstable hyperextension injuries Cervical spine clearance - -done by an ER, neuro, or orthopedic physician Occiput to T1 need to be cleared no need for xray if patient is: awake and oriented has no distracting injuries has no drugs on board no neck pain neurologically intact MRI - -shows tumors and soft tissues (herniated discs) very well may be used to clear c-spine in comatose patients CT scan - -good in acute situations shows bone very well soft tissues (discs, spinal cord) are poorly visualized do not give contrast in trauma patients methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) - -only used if started within 8 hours of injury exclusion criteria: cauda equina syndrome, GSW, pregnant, younger than 13, patient is on maintenance steroids management of SCI in hospital - -NGT to suction-prevents aspiration and decompresses the abdomen (paralytic ileus is common in first days) foley-urinary retention is common Central Cord Syndrome - -cervical spine cord involvement with arms more affected than legs. may occur w/ trauma, tumors, infections