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Levels of Spinal Cord Injury
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High-Cervical Nerves (C1 – C4) Most severe of the spinal cord injury levels Paralysis in arms, hands, trunk and legs Patient may not be able to breathe on his or her own, cough, or control bowel or bladder movements. Ability to speak is sometimes impaired or reduced. When all four limbs are affected, this is called tetraplegia or quadriplegia. Requires complete assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, bathing, and getting in or out of bed May be able to use powered wheelchairs with special controls to move around on their own Will not be able to drive a car on their own Requires 24-hour-a-day personal care
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This video explains levels of spinal cord injury, detailing the high-cervical level, nerves C1 to C4. It describes this as the most severe level, with paralysis in the arms, hands, trunk and legs, possible inability to breathe, cough or control bowel or bladder movements, tetraplegia when all four limbs are affected, complete assistance with daily activities, possible powered wheelchair use and 24-hour personal care.
Key points
- Details high-cervical C1 to C4 injury as the most severe level
- Covers paralysis of arms, hands, trunk and legs
- Covers breathing, cough and bowel and bladder effects
- Defines tetraplegia or quadriplegia when all four limbs are affected
- Covers complete assistance, powered wheelchairs and 24-hour care
Video Overview
This video presents “Levels of Spinal Cord Injury” — High-Cervical Nerves (C1 – C4) Most severe of the spinal cord injury levels Paralysis in arms, hands, trunk and legs Patient may not be able to breathe on his or her own, cough, or control bowel or bladder movements. Ability to. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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