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Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia (DSD): A lesion between the brain and bladder that causes the most common bladder pathology in SCI patients. This is essentially a spastic bladder (UMN bladder) in combination w/ impaired coordination of bladder contraction with sphincter action.
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This is a great opportunity for students interested in PM&R to learn more sports medical management and quick assessments during game play!Featuring @UCSFSportsMed very own Michael Mayes, MS, ATC. Be sure to save the date ๐๏ธ February 7th 9PM EST. Sign up with the ๐ in the bio
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A 43 y/o male is admitted to the ICU with a TBI. Neurosurgery placed an intraventricular ICP catheter to monitor intracranial pressure. ICP is noted at 30 mmHg, despite elevating the head of the bed, forced hyperventilation, and hypothermia protocols. What is the next best step?
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The answer to this weekโs question is A! Dexamethasone.
Explanation: Steroids such as dexamethasone are prescribed following whole-brain irradiation in order to reduce the expected brain swelling that occurs as a result of the radiation.
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A 75 year-old female presents with several months of progressive headaches and weakness. Contrast MRI of the brain reveals glioblastoma multiforme. The patient undergoes whole-brain radiation and begins a chemotherapy regimen. #physiatry#MedEd#MedTwitter
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However, she has begun to complain of worsening, unrelenting headaches since beginning this treatment. What is the most reasonable intervention that could have been taken to prevent this problem? Choose from the answers below - Answer and explanation in 2 days! #physiatry
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