scholarly journals Successful non-surgical management of pleuroparenchymal fistula following cervical intraspinal empyema

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Ull ◽  
Mirko Aach ◽  
Josef Reichert ◽  
Thomas Armin Schildhauer ◽  
Justyna Swol
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Lung Ventilation ◽  
Double Lumen Tube ◽  
Pulmonary Infections ◽  
Talc Pleurodesis ◽  
Lumen Tube ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Life Threatening

Pulmonary infections are life-threatening complications in patients with spinal cord injuries. In particular, paraplegic patients are at risk if they are ventilator-dependent. This case history refers to a spinal cord injury with a complete sensorimotor tetraplegia below C2 caused by a septic scattering of an intraspinal empyema at C2-C5 and T3-T4. A right-sided purulent pneumonia led to a complex lung infection with the formation of a pleuroparenchymal fistula. The manuscript describes successful, considerate, non-surgical management with shortterm separate lung ventilation. Treatment aimed to achieve the best possible result without additional harm. A variety of surgical and conservative strategies for the treatment of pleuroparenchymal fistula (PPF) have been described with different degrees of success. We detail the non-surgical management of a persistent PPF with temporary separate lung ventilation (SLV) via a double-lumen tube (DLT) in combination with talc pleurodesis as an approach in patients who are unable to undergo surgical treatment.

scholarly journals Controversies in the Surgical Management of Spinal Cord Injuries

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Raslan ◽  
Andrew N. Nemecek
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Usa

Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) affects over 200,000 people in the USA and is a major source of morbidity, mortality, and societal cost. Management of SCI includes several components. Acute management includes medical agents and surgical treatment that usually includes either all or a combination of reduction, decompression, and stabilization. Physical therapy and rehabilitation and late onset SCI problems also play a role. A review of the literature in regard to surgical management of SCI patients in the acute setting was undertaken. The controversy surrounding whether reduction is safe, or not, and whether prereduction magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to rule out traumatic disc herniation is essential is discussed. The controversial role of timing of surgical intervention and the choice of surgical approach in acute, incomplete, and acute traumatic SCI patients are reviewed. Surgical treatment is an essential tool in management of SCI patients and the controversy surrounding the timing of surgery remains unresolved. Presurgical reduction is considered safe and essential in the management of SCI with loss of alignment, at least as an initial step in the overall care of a SCI patient. Future prospective collection of outcome data that would suffice as evidence-based is recommended and necessary.

scholarly journals Komplikasi Autonomic Dysreflexia Pasca Cedera Medula Spinalis

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-16
Author(s):  
Dimas Rahmatisa ◽  
Iwan Fuadi ◽  
Sudadi Sudadi
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
The United States ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Autonomic Dysreflexia ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Care Costs

Cedera medula spinalis merupakan kejadian yang sering dijumpai di Amerika Serikat, dengan biaya perawatan kesehatan seumur hidup yang tinggi berdasarkan tingkat kecacatan fungsional. Permasalahan yang timbul dapat berupa masalah psikologis, fisik, dan sosial, yang dapat menghabiskan biaya yang sangat besar. Tatalaksana kasus cedera medula spinalis terus menjadi tantangan pada tiap fase perawatan, mulai dari awal terjadinya cedera, hingga perawatan dan pemulihan pasca tindakan operasi, karena angka masuk ulang ke rumah sakit pasca perawatan tetap tinggi. Salah satu komplikasi cedera medula spinalis adalah adanya perubahan sistem saraf autonom dapat terjadi akibat kerusakan pada kontrol simpatis sehingga menyebabkan komplikasi yang dikenal sebagai autonomic dysreflexia (AD), yang muncul selama fase pemulihan. Manifestasinya dapat berupa hipertensi berat dengan bradikardia paradoks, kemerahan kulit, dan sakit kepala, penyakit ini dapat menyebabkan kecacatan jangka panjang dan gangguan kardiovaskular. Terapi untuk pasien dengan AD umumnya bertujuan untuk pemulihan gejala dengan cepat hal ini sangat penting karena karena dapat terjadi komplikasi parah yang mengancam jiwa bila gejala yang ada tidak ditangani dengan segera. Pencegahan yang tepat, pengenalan dini, dan manajemen akut adalah faktor penting dalam tatalaksana AD. Autonomic Dyreflexia Complication after Spinal Cord InjuryAbstractSpinal cord injury is a common occurrence in the United States, with high lifetime health care costs based on the level of functional disability. Problems that arise can be psychological, physical, and social problems, which can cost a lot of money. Management of spinal cord injuries continues to be a challenge in each phase of treatment, from the beginning of the injury, to treatment and recovery after surgery, because the rate of re-entry to the post-treatment hospital remains high. One complication of spinal cord injury is the presence of autonomic nervous system changes that can occur due to damage to sympathetic control resulting in complications known as autonomic dysreflexia (AD), which appears during the recovery phase. The manifestation can be life-threatening hypertension with paradoxical bradycardia, flushing, and headache, this disease can cause further long-term disability and cardiovascular disorders. Therapy for patients with AD generally aims to recover symptoms quickly this is very important because because there can be severe life-threatening complications if the symptoms are not treated immediately. Proper prevention, early recognition, and acute management are important factors in the maangement of AD.

scholarly journals Respiratory Training and Plasticity After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo Randelman ◽  
Lyandysha V. Zholudeva ◽  
Stéphane Vinit ◽  
Michael A. Lane
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Cervical Spinal Cord ◽  
Neural Pathways ◽  
Functional Deficits ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Respiratory Training

While spinal cord injuries (SCIs) result in a vast array of functional deficits, many of which are life threatening, the majority of SCIs are anatomically incomplete. Spared neural pathways contribute to functional and anatomical neuroplasticity that can occur spontaneously, or can be harnessed using rehabilitative, electrophysiological, or pharmacological strategies. With a focus on respiratory networks that are affected by cervical level SCI, the present review summarizes how non-invasive respiratory treatments can be used to harness this neuroplastic potential and enhance long-term recovery. Specific attention is given to “respiratory training” strategies currently used clinically (e.g., strength training) and those being developed through pre-clinical and early clinical testing [e.g., intermittent chemical stimulation via altering inhaled oxygen (hypoxia) or carbon dioxide stimulation]. Consideration is also given to the effect of training on non-respiratory (e.g., locomotor) networks. This review highlights advances in this area of pre-clinical and translational research, with insight into future directions for enhancing plasticity and improving functional outcomes after SCI.

scholarly journals Characterization of heart rate changes associated with autonomic dysreflexia during penile vibrostimulation and urodynamics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Rietchel ◽  
Andrea L. Ramirez ◽  
Shea Hocaloski ◽  
Stacy Elliott ◽  
Matthias Walter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Autonomic Dysreflexia ◽  
Cerebrovascular Complications ◽  
Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Life Threatening

ABSTRACTPurposeAutonomic dysreflexia, often accompanied by heart rate changes, increases the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular complications in individuals with spinal cord injury. Thus, our aim was to characterize these changes during penile vibrostimulation and urodynamics.Materials and MethodsWe analyzed the cardiovascular (i.e. blood pressure and heart rate) data from two prospective studies, i.e. 21 individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries and history of autonomic dysreflexia, who underwent penile vibrostimulation (n=11, study 1) or urodynamics (n=10, study 2).ResultsThe cohort’s median age was 41 years (range 22 −53). Overall 47 episodes of autonomic dysreflexia were recorded (i.e. penile vibrostimulation n=37, urodynamics n=10), while at least one episode was recorded in each participant. At the threshold of autonomic dysreflexia, bradycardia was observed during penile vibrostimulation and urodynamics in 43% and 30% of all episodes, respectively. At the peak of autonomic dysreflexia during penile vibrostimulation and urodynamics, bradycardia was observed in 65% and 50%, respectively. In contrast, tachycardia was detected only once during urodynamics.ConclusionOur findings reveal that heart rate changes associated with autonomic dysreflexia during penile vibrostimulation and urodynamics appear to be related to the magnitude of systolic blood pressure increases. Thus, highly elevated systolic blood pressure associated with bradycardia suggest the presence of severe autonomic dysreflexia, which can lead to devastating cerebro-cardiovascular consequences. Therefore, we recommend cardiovascular monitoring during penile vibrostimulation and urodynamics to detect autonomic dysreflexia and stop assessments before systolic blood pressure is dangerously increasing, thereby reducing the risk of potentially life-threatening complications in this cohort.

Impairment Rating and Spinal Cord Injuries: Revisiting the Guides

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Richard T. Katz
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Impairment Ratings

Abstract This article addresses some criticisms of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides) by comparing previously published outcome data from a group of complete spinal cord injury (SCI) persons with impairment ratings for a corresponding level of injury calculated using the AMA Guides, Sixth Edition. Results of the comparison show that impairment ratings using the sixth edition scale poorly with the level of impairments of activities of daily living (ADL) in SCI patients as assessed by the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) motor scale and the extended FIM motor scale. Because of the combinations of multiple impairments, the AMA Guides potentially overrates the impairment of paraplegics compared with that of quadriplegics. The use and applicability of the Combined Values formula should be further investigated, and complete loss of function of two upper extremities seems consistent with levels of quadriplegia using the SCI model. Some aspects of the AMA Guides contain inconsistencies. The concept of diminishing impairment values is not easily translated between specific losses of function per organ system and “overall” loss of ADLs involving multiple organ systems, and the notion of “catastrophic thresholds” involving multiple organ systems may support the understanding that variations in rating may exist in higher rating cases such as those that involve an SCI.

Alteraciones sistémicas y metabólicas producidas por lesión medular

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-75
Author(s):  
Gabriel Guízar Sahagún
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Autonomic Function ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Impact

Besides the well-known loss of motor and sensory capabilities, people with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience a broad range of systemic and metabolic abnormalities including, among others, dysfunction of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and endocrine systems. These alterations are a significant challenge for patients with SCI because such disorders severely interfere with their daily living and can be potentially life-threatening. Most of these disorders are associated with impairment of regulation of the autonomic nervous system, arising from disruption of connections between higher brain centers and the spinal cord caudal to the injured zone. Thus, the higher and more complete the lesion, the greater the autonomic dysfunction and the severity of complications.This article summarizes the medical scientific literature on key systemic and metabolic alterations derived of SCI. It provides information primarily focused on the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of these disorders, as well as some guides to prevent and alleviate such complications. Due to the impact of these alterations, this topic must be a priority and diffuse to those involved with the care of people with SCI, including the patient himself/herself. We consider that any collaborative effort should be supported, like the development of international standards, to evaluate autonomic function after SCI, as well as the development of novel therapeutic approaches.

scholarly journals Dietary Supplementation for Para-Athletes: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2016
Author(s):  
Keely A. Shaw ◽  
Gordon A. Zello ◽  
Brian Bandy ◽  
Jongbum Ko ◽  
Leandy Bertrand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Sport Supplements ◽  
Cord Injury

The use of dietary supplements is high among athletes and non-athletes alike, as well as able-bodied individuals and those with impairments. However, evidence is lacking in the use of dietary supplements for sport performance in a para-athlete population (e.g., those training for the Paralympics or similar competition). Our objective was to examine the literature regarding evidence for various sport supplements in a para-athlete population. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, SPORTDiscus, MedLine, and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Source. Fifteen studies met our inclusion criteria and were included in our review. Seven varieties of supplements were investigated in the studies reviewed, including caffeine, creatine, buffering agents, fish oil, leucine, and vitamin D. The evidence for each of these supplements remains inconclusive, with varying results between studies. Limitations of research in this area include the heterogeneity of the subjects within the population regarding functionality and impairment. Very few studies included individuals with impairments other than spinal cord injury. Overall, more research is needed to strengthen the evidence for or against supplement use in para-athletes. Future research is also recommended on performance in para-athlete populations with classifiable impairments other than spinal cord injuries.

scholarly journals Housing adaptations and housing accessibility problems among older adults with long-standing spinal cord injury

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262097951
Author(s):  
Lizette Norin ◽  
Björn Slaug ◽  
Maria Haak ◽  
Susanne Iwarsson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Societal Level ◽  
The Individual

Introduction Adults with spinal cord injuries are living longer than previously, and a majority are living in ordinary housing in the community. Housing accessibility is important for maintaining independent occupational performance for this population, but knowledge in this area is insufficient. We investigated housing adaptations and current accessibility problems among older adults with long-standing (>10 years) spinal cord injuries. Method Data from home visits among 122 older adults with spinal cord injuries in Sweden were used. Housing adaptations and environmental barriers were descriptively analysed. Findings Kitchens, entrances, and hygiene areas were common locations for housing adaptations and environmental barriers that generated accessibility problems. The most common adaptations were ramps, wheelchair-accessible stovetops, and ceiling-lifts. Wall-mounted cupboards and high shelves (kitchen), inaccessible storage areas (outside the dwelling), and a lack of grab bars (hygiene area) generated the most accessibility problems. Conclusion Despite housing adaptations, there are considerable accessibility problems in the dwellings of older adults with long-standing spinal cord injuries in Sweden, indicating that long-term follow-up of the housing situation of this population is necessary. Focusing on accessible housing as a prerequisite for occupational performance is at the core of occupational therapy, deserving attention on the individual as well as the societal level.

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