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… A fracture or dislocation of the spine. This can cause a spinal cord injury that may lead to lifelong paralysis. It's … the risk of lifelong paralysis. If you think that the spinal cord may be injured, don't try to move the person. A … may leak out ( herniate ) and press against a nerve or the spinal cord (central disc herniation). You may have a …
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… (MERS) Monitoring Asthma Treatment Monitoring During Anesthesia Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 Mpox … Problems With Pregnancy Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist (Assisted Cough) Spinal Cord Injury: Breathing Practice Spinal Cord Injury: …
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… that also may need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … of shock No Symptoms of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible spinal cord injury Are there …
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… injuries that need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … of shock No Signs of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible spinal cord injury Are there …
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… team: Your anesthesiologist will give and monitor your anesthesia, medicines, and vital signs during the surgery. … team You will probably meet one or more members of your anesthesia team the evening before and the day of your … surgery. This team will give you the proper dose of general anesthesia so that you are unconscious during the operation. …
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… . A fracture or dislocation of the spine. It can cause a spinal cord injury that may lead to lifelong paralysis. It's … ankylosing spondylitis , osteoarthritis , osteoporosis , spinal stenosis , and Paget's disease . They are most common … with the bones, joints, muscles, or ligaments of the back. Spinal deformities. These include scoliosis , kyphosis …
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… or IV). It is often used with local or regional anesthesia. The local type numbs a small part of the body. … make sure you stay safe and comfortable. In some cases, an anesthesia professional may be there during the procedure to help keep you safe. This is often called monitored anesthesia care (MAC). How do you prepare? Your doctor will …
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… epidurals). Other medicines are put under the lining of the spinal cord (intrathecal). In some cases, medicines can be … when you need it. This is called patient-controlled anesthesia, or PCA. Many people who have pain caused by a … epidurals). Other medicines are put under the lining of the spinal cord (intrathecal). In some cases, medicines can be …
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… Stress Cervical Collars Cervical Disc Herniation Cervical Spinal Fusion Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Chiropractic Chronic … for Low Back Pain Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease Discectomy for a …
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… of a membrane (called the arachnoid) that surrounds the spinal cord. The inflammation may be ongoing (chronic). This can cause scar tissue near the spinal cord. It can cause nerve roots to stick together and … is rare. It can be caused by: Trauma. This includes spinal surgery and injections into the spinal cord. These …
