1. Spinal Shock MARLA SHAW MADISON HENRICHS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 RED: 3

2. Definition  Spinal Shock is a specific term that relates to the loss of all neurological activity from a serious trauma accident below the level of injury. This loss of neurological activity include loss of motor, sensory, reflex, and autonomic function.

3. Causes  Extreme back pain or pressure in your neck, head or back  Weakness, incoordination or paralysis in any of part of the body  Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in your hands, fingers, feet, or toes  Loss of bladder or bowel control

4. Frequency  300,000 people in the United States living with spinal cord injuries  There are an estimated 12,000 spinal cord injuries every year in the United States alone.

5. Treatment  Treatment of spinal cord injury may involve medication, and surgery, and always requires physical therapy. Spinal cord injury may be due to either traumatic or non-traumatic causes. Non-traumatic causes of spinal cord injury occur over time and include arthritis, cancer, infection, blood vessels problems, bleeding, and inflammation.

6. Prevention  Ways to prevent spinal shock include  Drive safely  Check water depth before diving in a pool  Prevent falls  Take precautions when playing sports  Don’t drink and drive

7. Sources  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-cord- injury/basics/prevention/con-20023837 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-cord- injury/basics/prevention/con-20023837  http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/s/spinal_shock/symptoms.htm http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/s/spinal_shock/symptoms.htm  http://www.spinal-injury.net/spinal-cord-shock.htm http://www.spinal-injury.net/spinal-cord-shock.htm