Care of the paraplegic patient : the techniques of nursing in the hospital and in the home
Description:
Contains information on the proper nursing care for people with spinal cord injuries. Proper care is described during the acute stage and early care, such as moving a person who has suffered a back or neck injury as little as possible and positioning of the patient. The authors describe how to care for the patient so that decubitus ulcers, or bed sores, do not form. The article goes into proper methods for dealing with paralysis of the bladder and bowel that results from spinal cord injuries. Other sections include exercise, ambulation, home care, self care, selection of a wheelchair, and problems of adjustment. Includes illustrations of bed positioning and equipment.
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