Spinal shock: Difference between revisions
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==See Also== | |||
*[[Spinal Cord Trauma]] | |||
*[[Spinal Cord Compression (Non-Traumatic)]] | |||
**[[Neurogenic Shock]] | |||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Revision as of 03:31, 17 July 2011
Background
- Temporary loss of spinal cord function below complete or incomplete spinal cord injury
- Flaccid paralysis, anesthesia, absent bowel/bladder control and reflex activity, priapism
- Can make an incomplete lesion appear as complete
- Cord lesions cannot be deemed complete until spinal shock has resolved
- Bulbocavernosus reflex is among the first to return as spinal shock resolves
- Usually lasts day to weeks
- Do not confuse with Neurogenic Shock
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli's