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At a spinal injury accident scene you can dramatically improve short and long term outcomes for people with spinal cord injury by knowing these basic first aid and correct handling techniques. Always assume a spinal injury has occurred and after removing any major life threatening risks assess the airway breathing and circulation. Do not move the person unless it is extremely necessary, in that event…
Paralysis from spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia and quadriplegia is an incurable life-long condition requiring use of a wheelchair ongoing medical care and personal support. For the majority spinal cord injury causes financial stress, compromised health, restricted social, education, employment, sexual and intimate relationship opportunities, and…
Post your favorite quotes, short stories and funny pictures relating to disability. There’s a big difference between laughing at someone and laughing with someone, especially in relation to people with a disability but I find most people in wheelchairs have a tremendous sense of humor.
Autonomic dysreflexia also known as hyperreflexia occurs when a strong sensory impulse is sent via the spinal cord to the brain evoking a massive sympathetic reflex. Common to spinal cord injury above T6 level (such as quadriplegia or tetraplegia) dangerously high blood pressure levels warrant the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia be investigated and treated immediately…
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