SPINAL CORD INJURY: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SPINAL CORD In the first of three articles on spinal cord injury, FINTAN SHEERIN describes the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord.

摘要: The imminent arrival of spinal injured patients at emergency departments often sparks fear in all but the most experienced clinicians. Unfortunately, this is usually based on an unfounded surety that any movement patients, or cervical collars, results neurological impairment. Patients are therefore left lying boards with hard collars place for long periods time, potentially suffering skin damage. Where cord damage has occurred, there may be devastating outcomes require timely management and rehabilitation. successful dependent care pathways characterised by excellence continuity during stages care: pre-hospital, acute It vital practitioners who likely to come into contact injuries have a sound knowledge understanding anatomy physiology as well pathophysiology injury subsequent management. This series articles aims provide easily accessible concise account people traumatic injury, starting description normal cord. second article looks mechanism third discusses nursing issues immediate post-injury period. should noted managing National Spinal Injuries Unit, Dublin.