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      • Cardiovascular Complications during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Methods
        • Introduction
        • Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
        • Effect of Disrupted Autonomic Control on the Cardiovascular System
        • Cardiovascular Complications during Acute SCI
          • Neurogenic Shock
          • Orthostatic Hypotension
          • Autonomic Dysreflexia
          • Bradycardia and Arrhythmias
        • Interventions for Cardiovascular Complications during Acute SCI
          • Interventions for Neurogenic Shock
            • Pharmacological Interventions for Neurogenic Shock
          • Interventions for Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension
            • Non-pharmacological Interventions for Orthostatic Hypotension
            • Pharmacological Interventions for Orthostatic Hypotension
          • Interventions for Hemodynamic Management
          • Interventions for Bradycardia
            • Pharmacological Interventions for Bradycardia
            • Surgical Interventions for Bradycardia
        • Summary
        • Key Points
        • References
        • Abbreviations
      • Neuroprotection during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Methods
        • Abbreviations
        • Introduction
          • Phases of Injury
          • Overview of Secondary Injuries
        • Pharmaceutical Agents for Neuroprotection during Acute SCI
          • Steroids
          • Naloxone
          • Tirilazad Mesylate
          • Nimodipine
          • Erythropoietin
          • GM-1 Ganglioside
          • Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor
          • Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
          • Gacyclidine
        • Additional Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trials for Neuroprotective Pharmaceutical Agents during Acute SCI
        • Summary
        • References
      • Respiratory Management during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Methods
        • Introduction
          • Neuronal Control of Breathing
          • Measurements for Lung Volume and Lung Capacity
          • Pulmonary Complications during Acute SCI
        • Mechanical Ventilation
          • Intubation
          • Tracheostomy
          • Comparative or Combination Interventions
          • Timing of Mechanical Ventilation
          • Secretion Removal Techniques during Acute SCI
          • Ventilation Weaning, Extubation and Decannulation
        • Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pulmonary Function Improvement during Acute SCI
          • Respiratory Muscle Training
          • Diaphragm Pacing
          • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing for Acute SCI patients
        • Pharmacological Interventions for Pulmonary Function Improvement during Acute SCI
        • Hospital Programs for Respiratory Management during Acute SCI
        • Summary
        • Key Points
        • References
        • Abbreviations
      • Imaging of Spinal Cord Injuries
        • Methods
        • Introduction
        • Radiography and Computed Tomography (CT)
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality
        • Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
        • Summary
        • References
        • Abbreviations
      • Surgical Interventions during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Introduction
        • Surgery for Traumatic SCI
          • Decompression Surgery
          • Effect of Timing on Decompression and/or Stabilization Surgery Post SCI
          • Surgery for Traumatic Central Cord Syndrome
          • Surgical Stabilization
          • Prognosis Following Surgery for SCI
          • Surgical Management versus Other Methods
          • Bone Marrow Transfer
        • Management of Spinal Cord Compression by Metastatic Lesions
          • Decompression or Stabilization
          • Surgery in Combination with Radiotherapy
        • Laminoplasty and Laminectomy
          • Laminectomy and Fusion
          • Laminoplasty
        • Surgery for Miscellaneous Myelopathies
          • Cervical Spondylosis
          • Degenerative Compressive Myelopathy
          • Spinal Stenosis
          • Syringomyelia and Tethered Spinal Cord
        • Summary
        • References
        • Abbreviations
    • Rehabilitation Evidence
      • Aging
        • Abbreviations
        • Introduction
        • Mortality and Life Expectancy
        • Physiological Aging
          • Cardiovascular and Endocrine Systems
          • Immune System
          • Musculoskeletal System
          • Respiratory System
          • Nervous System
          • Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
          • Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Systems
          • Secondary Complications of Multiple Systems
        • Functional Independence
        • Quality of Life and Community Reintegration
        • Summary
        • References
      • Autonomic Dysreflexia
        • Introduction
        • Pathophysiology of AD
          • How to Assess – Autonomic Assessment Form
        • Management
        • Prevention Strategies
          • Prevention of AD during Bladder Procedures
            • Botulinum Toxin
            • Intravesical Capsaicin
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  • About
    • Foreword
    • Our Team
    • Contact us
    • SCIRE Community Website
  • Evidence
    • Acute Evidence
      • Cardiovascular Complications during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Methods
        • Introduction
        • Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
        • Effect of Disrupted Autonomic Control on the Cardiovascular System
        • Cardiovascular Complications during Acute SCI
          • Neurogenic Shock
          • Orthostatic Hypotension
          • Autonomic Dysreflexia
          • Bradycardia and Arrhythmias
        • Interventions for Cardiovascular Complications during Acute SCI
          • Interventions for Neurogenic Shock
            • Pharmacological Interventions for Neurogenic Shock
          • Interventions for Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension
            • Non-pharmacological Interventions for Orthostatic Hypotension
            • Pharmacological Interventions for Orthostatic Hypotension
          • Interventions for Hemodynamic Management
          • Interventions for Bradycardia
            • Pharmacological Interventions for Bradycardia
            • Surgical Interventions for Bradycardia
        • Summary
        • Key Points
        • References
        • Abbreviations
      • Neuroprotection during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Methods
        • Abbreviations
        • Introduction
          • Phases of Injury
          • Overview of Secondary Injuries
        • Pharmaceutical Agents for Neuroprotection during Acute SCI
          • Steroids
          • Naloxone
          • Tirilazad Mesylate
          • Nimodipine
          • Erythropoietin
          • GM-1 Ganglioside
          • Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor
          • Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
          • Gacyclidine
        • Additional Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trials for Neuroprotective Pharmaceutical Agents during Acute SCI
        • Summary
        • References
      • Respiratory Management during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Methods
        • Introduction
          • Neuronal Control of Breathing
          • Measurements for Lung Volume and Lung Capacity
          • Pulmonary Complications during Acute SCI
        • Mechanical Ventilation
          • Intubation
          • Tracheostomy
          • Comparative or Combination Interventions
          • Timing of Mechanical Ventilation
          • Secretion Removal Techniques during Acute SCI
          • Ventilation Weaning, Extubation and Decannulation
        • Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pulmonary Function Improvement during Acute SCI
          • Respiratory Muscle Training
          • Diaphragm Pacing
          • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing for Acute SCI patients
        • Pharmacological Interventions for Pulmonary Function Improvement during Acute SCI
        • Hospital Programs for Respiratory Management during Acute SCI
        • Summary
        • Key Points
        • References
        • Abbreviations
      • Imaging of Spinal Cord Injuries
        • Methods
        • Introduction
        • Radiography and Computed Tomography (CT)
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality
        • Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
        • Summary
        • References
        • Abbreviations
      • Surgical Interventions during the Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
        • Introduction
        • Surgery for Traumatic SCI
          • Decompression Surgery
          • Effect of Timing on Decompression and/or Stabilization Surgery Post SCI
          • Surgery for Traumatic Central Cord Syndrome
          • Surgical Stabilization
          • Prognosis Following Surgery for SCI
          • Surgical Management versus Other Methods
          • Bone Marrow Transfer
        • Management of Spinal Cord Compression by Metastatic Lesions
          • Decompression or Stabilization
          • Surgery in Combination with Radiotherapy
        • Laminoplasty and Laminectomy
          • Laminectomy and Fusion
          • Laminoplasty
        • Surgery for Miscellaneous Myelopathies
          • Cervical Spondylosis
          • Degenerative Compressive Myelopathy
          • Spinal Stenosis
          • Syringomyelia and Tethered Spinal Cord
        • Summary
        • References
        • Abbreviations
    • Rehabilitation Evidence
      • Aging
        • Abbreviations
        • Introduction
        • Mortality and Life Expectancy
        • Physiological Aging
          • Cardiovascular and Endocrine Systems
          • Immune System
          • Musculoskeletal System
          • Respiratory System
          • Nervous System
          • Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
          • Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Systems
          • Secondary Complications of Multiple Systems
        • Functional Independence
        • Quality of Life and Community Reintegration
        • Summary
        • References
      • Autonomic Dysreflexia
        • Introduction
        • Pathophysiology of AD
          • How to Assess – Autonomic Assessment Form
        • Management
        • Prevention Strategies
          • Prevention of AD during Bladder Procedures
            • Botulinum Toxin
            • Intravesical Capsaicin
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Members of the SCIRE Team have reviewed and rated the scientific research on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation to make quality information more available and ultimately improve the health of people living with SCI.

See below to navigate through our topics associated with SCI Rehabilitation.

  • Aging
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia
  • Bladder Management
  • Bone Health
  • Bowel Dysfunction and Management
  • Cardiovascular Health and Exercise
  • Mental Health after a Spinal Cord Injury
  • Economic Evaluation
  • Epidemiology of Traumatic SCI
  • Heterotopic Ossification
  • Housing and Attendant Care
  • Lower Limb
  • Nutrition Issues Following Spinal Cord Injury
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Activity
  • Skin Integrity and Pressure Injuries
  • Primary Care
  • Rehabilitation Practices
  • Respiratory Management
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Spasticity
  • Syringomyelia
  • Upper Limb
  • Venous Thromboembolism
  • Wheeled Mobility and Seating Equipment
  • Work and Employment

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