Autonomic Dysreflexia: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention & Bowel Care
Approximately 291,000 Americans have a spinal cord injury (SCI). Reported prevalence rates vary for Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) in the [...]
Approximately 291,000 Americans have a spinal cord injury (SCI). Reported prevalence rates vary for Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) in the [...]
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at particular risk for blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Risk [...]
According to John Hopkins Medicine, ulcers can develop if blood supply is cut off for more than 2 to [...]
Children with disabilities have a much higher incidence rate of constipation than the non-disabled pediatric population. Unfortunately, bowel conditions can [...]
Constipation is the most common GI complaint in the primary, acute, and long-term care setting in the US. Spinal cord [...]
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal condition for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (“MS”), with approximately 35% of patients experiencing constipation. [...]
Written by: Cissi Wimberly Oloomi MSN, APN-CNS, FNP, CNRN, CRRN In early 2020, the existence and severity of the novel [...]
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19 transmission rates and causes, we are able to develop safe protocols and [...]
Constipation is the most commonly reported gastrointestinal complaint from Multiple Sclerosis (“MS”) patients, occurring in about 35% of people affected [...]
Opioids are widely used for treatment of both chronic and acute pain, and while they can be effective for pain [...]