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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Temperature Regulation
Problems with temperature regulation happen in people with cervical and high thoracic spinal cord injuries. Body temperature may
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Preventing Swelling, Edema, and Contractures in Decreased Activity
Swelling in the legs and arms is very common after being unable to move them. This swelling (edema) is caused from fluid building up in the legs and arms due to slowed circulation.
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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic or postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. It often occurs after spending a long time in bed and then suddenly getting up.
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Skin Care Overview
Skin Care Overview: The skin is an important part of the body that works in many ways to maintain health
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Respiratory System and Care
This resource covers the Respiratory system, common terms, problems, suggestions for care and issues that may arise in the respiratory system.
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Shrinker and Removable Rigid Dressing Care & Use
Key words: Amputee, Shrinker, Rigid Removal Dressing
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Lower Limb Prosthesis Care & Use
Key words: Amputee, lower limb prosthesis
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Phantom Limb Sensation
After an amputation, it is common to experience feelings as if they occurred in the limb that is missing-phantom limb sensation. This information sheet offers some education on phantom limb sensation.
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Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly known as a blood clot. Blood clots may occur in someone who has had an injury or illness, is unable to move around as before
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Spasticity Treatment with a Baclofen Pump
Baclofen is a medicine used to treat spasticity (involuntary muscle tightness).
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