Review Crit Care Clin 1986

Management of spinal cord injury in the critical care setting

McVicar J, Luce J — Crit Care Clin, 1986

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers reviewed how to manage various health problems that can arise in patients with spinal cord injuries while they are in critical care.

What They Found

The review highlighted that about 12,000 Americans experience traumatic spinal cord injuries annually. It detailed the critical care management strategies for common complications affecting the nervous system, breathing, heart, digestive system, and urinary system in these patients.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified. The study does not cover any Health Canada-recognised indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Study Limitations

As a review article from 1986, the information presented may not reflect the most current medical practices and advancements in spinal cord injury management.

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Study Details

Study Type	Review
Category	Neurological
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	3333330
Year Published	1986
Journal	Crit Care Clin
MeSH Terms	Critical Care; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Spinal Cord Injuries

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