Tag: Infections
Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are a common affliction in two clinical situations: when people are immobilized, as in paralysis, coma, dementia, and forced bed rest; and...
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition that occurs in about 5% of Americans (over 11 million people). MDD is more than being...
Preventing UTIs Through Patient Education
Results of a Northwest Regional SCI System Study
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common medical problem throughout the lifetime of many individuals with SCI...
Cranberry Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections
Despite a dramatic decline in mortality due to urinary tract infections (UTI) in the last 20 years, UTI’s remain very common in people with...
Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy
Recent press reports have claimed that hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) therapy may be beneficial for acute and even chronic spinal cord injury. HBO therapy involves...
Misc Spinal Cord Injury Health Issues
Bladder Dysfunction
The bladder muscle, "detruser" and external sphincter are similarly affected. Early drainage occurs with indwelling ("foley") Catheter. When urine volumes are equal to...
Spinal Cord Injury Skin Management
What is the skin?
Your skin is much more than an outer surface for the world to see. It protects you from bacteria, dirt and...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) With Spinal Cord Injuries
What is a urinary tract infection?
When bacteria get into your bladder or kidneys and cause you to have symptoms, you have a Urinary Tract...
Dip-Stick Testing for Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem for persons with spinal cord injury. Signs and symptoms of UTI may include cloudy urine, increased...
Sexual problems of disabled patients
ABC of sexual health
Almost 4% of the UK population have some form of physical, sensory, or intellectual Impairment--almost 2.5 million people. Many of these...