SAQ 511 – Trauma – cervical spine injury after fall

A 45-year-old man presents after falling from a ladder with head strike and loss of consciousness. He has a hard collar in place, GCS 15, normal observations, lower cervical and upper thoracic tenderness, and limb weakness. His CT image is shown below.

Describe two (2) positive findings on the CT image.

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State the most likely diagnosis explaining the neurological findings.

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List three (3) measures to prevent secondary spinal cord injury.

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Define neurogenic shock and spinal shock.

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Complete the table for three (3) spinal cord syndromes, including aetiology, clinical presentation and prognosis.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Cord syndrome</th> <th>Aetiology</th> <th>Clinical presentation</th> <th>Prognosis</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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