When Michelle discovered her patient was paralyzed, it surprised the whole medical team. This patient who was previously mobile and recovering from septic shock was now paralyzed and ultimately diagnosed with spinal cord ischemia, but could early intervention have changed the outcome?

In this episode, we discuss the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord ischemia. Michelle shares powerful insights from her work in neurocritical care, including a technique for detecting easy-to-miss neurological changes.

Tune in to find out how you can improve patient outcomes when managing spinal cord ischemia!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Michelle’s passion for patient care and nurse advocacy
• Critical case study: discovering a spinal cord abscess
• How the patient developed spinal cord ischemia
• Pathophysiology and signs of spinal cord ischemia
• Neurological assessment tips
• Peripheral versus central nervous system assessments
• Diagnostic criteria and the diagnostic process
• Prognosis and patient recovery
• Treatment options and challenges
• The role of the ABCDEF bundle in critical care

Connect with Michelle:

https://www.michellededeo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/michellededeo/

Listen to Michelle’s podcasts, the SCRN Prep Podcast and Narrative Nurse Project Podcast!

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