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Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: B230 Speakers: Robert Hall, Corporate Medical Director, Optum Track: Medical Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Basic Description: A spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or quadriplegia is an alteration or complete disruption of normal motor, sensory and autonomic function. The presenter reviews the anatomy, physiology and cause of a cervical SCI and the expected course of treatment from injury to discharge. He looks at the long-term impact of an SCI, including medical equipment and supplies, possible medical complications and ongoing treatments. Learning Objectives: Describe the anatomy, physiology and causes of cervical SCIs Describe the course of medical treatment from the time of injury through discharge Identify the long-term durable medical equipment needs Discuss the potential long-term medical complications associated with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) and medical treatments required in the home setting
File & Handouts: Optum: Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Session Takeaways |
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