So vital is the central nervous system to the wellbeing of the human body that even small changes or damage to parts of the system can result in profoundly life-altering effects.
This program focuses on acute injuries to the spinal cord including risk factors, classifications of spinal cord injuries, and descriptions of complications.
After completing this course, the learner should be able:
~ Identify symptoms of spinal cord injury (SCI)
~ Differentiate between neurogenic shock and spinal shock
~ List and describe seven classifications of SCI
~ Describe common complications of SCI
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