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***Cord lesions cannot be deemed complete until spinal shock has resolved
***Cord lesions cannot be deemed complete until spinal shock has resolved
*Bulbocavernosus reflex is among the first to return as spinal shock resolves
*Bulbocavernosus reflex is among the first to return as spinal shock resolves
**Performed by squeezing glans of penis or clitoris and monitoring for anus contraction
**Mediated by S2-S4
**Mediated by S2-S4
*Usually lasts day to weeks
*Usually lasts day to weeks

Revisión del 19:10 20 abr 2020

Background

  • Do not confuse with Neurogenic Shock
  • Transient stunning of the cord with global loss of function (unlike neurogenic shock) with temporary loss of spinal cord function below complete or incomplete spinal cord injury
  • Bulbocavernosus reflex is among the first to return as spinal shock resolves
    • Performed by squeezing glans of penis or clitoris and monitoring for anus contraction
    • Mediated by S2-S4
  • Usually lasts day to weeks
    • Resolves when soft tissue swelling improves
  • Can think of it as a "concussion" of the spinal cord

Differential Diagnosis

Shock

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