SPINAL CORD INJURY-Not just a fracture Programme 08.30 Registration and coffee 08.45 Welcome 09.00 Managing the first 72 hours. What is SCI? Acute management of SCI inc paralytic ileus Pathophysiology ASIA charting Autonomic dysreflexia 10.00 Bladder. Initial acute management Baseline renal assessment and monitoring urine output Diuresis and spinal shock Ongoing management, prevention of complications and consideration of SIC. 10.45 Coffee break 11.00 Bowels Managing a neurogenic bowel: Reflex and flaccid bowel regimes Aperients 11.45 Skin Management of the skin, skin checking, positioning in bed, prevention of pressure sores and management of skin concerns. 12.30 Lunch Including charities. 13:15 SALT Early Swallow assessments, including with patients with tracheostomy. 13.45 Respiratory management Anatomy of the SCI respiratory system Weaning Prophylactic intervention Cough, managing secretions. 14.45 Coffee break 15.00 Psychology 15.30 OT /PT Early splinting, maintaining ROM Posture and positioning First mobilisation 16.30 Outreach Referral process The Outreach service 16.45 Questions & feedback forms
SPINAL CORD INJURY-Not just a fracture Programme 08.30 Registration and coffee 08.45 Welcome 09.00 Managing the first 72 hours. What is SCI? Acute management of SCI inc paralytic ileus Pathophysiology ASIA charting Autonomic dysreflexia 10.00 Bladder. Initial acute management Baseline renal assessment and monitoring urine output Diuresis and spinal shock Ongoing management, prevention of complications and consideration of SIC. 10.45 Coffee break 11.00 Bowels Managing a neurogenic bowel: Reflex and flaccid bowel regimes Aperients 11.45 Skin Management of the skin, skin checking, positioning in bed, prevention of pressure sores and management of skin concerns. 12.30 Lunch Including charities. 13:15 SALT Early Swallow assessments, including with patients with tracheostomy. 13.45 Respiratory management Anatomy of the SCI respiratory system Weaning Prophylactic intervention Cough, managing secretions. 14.45 Coffee break 15.00 Psychology 15.30 OT /PT Early splinting, maintaining ROM Posture and positioning First mobilisation 16.30 Outreach Referral process The Outreach service 16.45 Questions & feedback forms