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Spinal cord disorders:Acute transverse myelitis (Causes (multiple…
Spinal cord disorders:Acute transverse myelitis
Definition
inflammation of gray and white matter
Causes
multiple sclerosis
infection
neuromyelitis optica
drugs
Symptoms
bilateral motor deficit
sensory deficit
sphincter deficit
Diagnostic test
MRI
cerebrospinal fluid analysis
blood test
Treatment
IV corticosteroids
plasma exchange
Pathophysiology
inflammation of spinal cord at levels
affecting all spinal cord function
Nursing care
assess respiratory function
ausculate breath sounds
assess for abdominal distention