 Autonomic Dysreflexia:
What You Should Know
This consumer guide explains in clear language the most common warning signs of autonomic dysreflexia and what steps to follow if you think you are experiencing an episode of this life-threatening condition. All information has been prepared by a committee of qualified professionals based on scientific and professional knowledge about autonomic dysreflexia, its causes and treatments. Published by Paralyzed Veterans of America on behalf of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine.
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 Neurogenic Bowel:
What You Should Know
This guide provides information to help the reader understand how spinal cord injury can affect and change bowel function and ways to deal with the changes. Published by Paralyzed Veterans of America on behalf of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. |
Neurogenic Bowel:
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 Pressure Ulcers:
What You Should Know
Anyone who has a compromised ability to move about and feel sensations is a prime candidate for developing a pressure ulcer. This book suggests various strategies to prevent pressure ulcers and provides consumers guidance in making decisions required to restore health, independence, control, and self-esteem. Published by Paralyzed Veterans of America on behalf of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. |
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 Depression: What You Should Know
Mood disorders like depression are common among people who have chronic health conditions, including people with spinal cord injury. This consumer guide offers information on how to spot depression, its causes, how to get help, and treatments available, and much more. Published by Paralyzed Veterans of America on behalf of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine.
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Depression:
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 Expected Outcomes: What You Should Know
This series of eight guides describes outcomes according to level of spinal cord injury (C1-3, C4, C5, C6, C7-8, T1-9, T10-L1, and L2-S5). Each guide provides individual guidance on what people with different levels of SCI can reasonably expect to do one year after injury; what help will be needed with daily life tasks at home, at work, and in the community; and what equipment can help make a person with SCI more independent. This information can help people with SCI and those who care for them to understand the present and plan for the future.
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Expected Outcomes:
What You Should Know (English)
Expected Outcomes: C1-3 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: C4 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: C5 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: C6 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: C7-8 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: T1-9 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: T10-L1 Spinal Injury
Expected Outcomes: L2-S5 Spinal Injury
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 Preservation of Upper Limb Function Following Spinal Cord Injury:
What You Should Know
Strain on the upper limbs is prevalent among wheelchair users, with the impending risk of experiencing a painful and potentially disabling injury. This guide offers information on how to protect your arms through; recommendations on selecting and setting up equipment, exercise routines to maintain strong and healthy arms and shoulders, and tips on arranging your environment to lessen stress on arms during day-to-day activities. It is a great reference to seek guidance and learn positive tips to staying healthy. This Consumer Guide is a companion to the Clinical Practice Guideline, Preservation of Upper Limb Function Following SCI. Published by Paralyzed Veterans of America on behalf of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine.
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