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Digital Seminar

Differentiate Spinal Cord Injuries and Syndromes


Speaker:
Ebonye Green, MNSc, ACNPC-AG, CNRN, SCRN, APRN, FNCS
Duration:
2 Hours 13 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jun 23, 2023
Product Code:
POS078585
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Spinal cord injuries and syndromes are a complex topic that will be explained in detail to help you fully understand and differentiate between the different types of injuries and syndromes, as well as recognize their impact on the human body. This course will offer content needed to better understand the specialized needs of this patient population.

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Ebonye Green, MNSc, ACNPC-AG, CNRN, SCRN, APRN, FNCS, has been an inpatient advanced practice registered nurse for the College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences since 2013. She previously worked as a staff nurse and as a travel nurse, working in some of the country’s top neurosurgical intensive units and Gamma Knife, including Washington Hospital Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Ebonye is passionate about contributing to her specialty and professional associations and organizations. She is a member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses and serves as a Director at Large on their Board of Directors, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Director at Large for Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Association of Neurosurgical Surgeons, Neurocritical Care Society, is Co-Chair of the Women in Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Leadership Committee, and is also a Fellow of the Neurocritical Care Society. Ebonye is passionate about educating staff to grow their knowledge to better care for our patients and families.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ebonye Green has an employment relationship with the University of Arkansas. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ebonye Green is a member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.


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Objectives

  1. Recognize the gross anatomical structures on the brainstem and spinal cord.
  2. Describe the functional anatomy of the spinal cord.
  3. Discuss different clinical syndromes that affect the spinal cord.
  4. Evaluate the nursing care needed for each spinal cord syndrome discussed.
  5. Determine the effect a spinal cord injury has on each body system.

Outline

Structure of the Spinal Cord
  • Vertebral column
  • Plexus and cerebrospinal fluid
Spinal Cord Syndrome and Injuries
  • Classification of spinal cord injuries
  • Mechanism of spinal cord injuries
  • Degrees of spinal cord injuries
  • Classification of spinal cord injuries
  • Impact of spinal cord injuries
  • Complete vs. incomplete spinal cord injury
  • Anterior, central and posterior cord syndrome
  • Brown-sequard syndrome
  • Cauda equina syndrome
  • Autonomic dysreflexia
  • Repetition of primary and secondary spinal cord injuries
ABCD
  • Airway
  • Breathing
  • Circulation
  • Disability
Nursing Interventions
  • Neurological systems
  • Cardiovascular complications
  • Respiratory complications
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Urinary system
  • Immobility
  • Impaired temperature regulation
  • Pain
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Interventions
  • Rehabilitate

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Physician Assistants

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