What is spinal shock and how it is different from neurogenic shock?
Spinal shock refers to a state which occurs after an injury or accident to the spinal cord.In this there is loss of reflex which causes loss of sensation and alteration in motor functions (paraplegia) and the patient gradually regains the lost reflexes in about days to months.If this not occur in this time frame it can be irreversible.
In neurogenic shock the patient will have have hypotension, occasional tachycardia but Bradycardia is present and thermodysregulation.It is because of autonomic nervous system impact which is due to central nervous system damage causing severe vasodilation and leads to cellular compromise. This is a fatal case needs immediate management.
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