Recognising metastatic spinal cord compression.
Br J Community Nurs
; 20(4): 162-5, 2015 Apr.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25839873
ABSTRACT
Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a potentially life changing oncological emergency. Neurological function and quality of life can be preserved if patients receive an early diagnosis and rapid access to acute interventions to prevent or reduce nerve damage. Symptoms include developing spinal pain, numbness or weakness in arms or legs, or unexplained changes in bladder and bowel function. Community nurses are well placed to pick up on the 'red flag' symptoms of MSCC and ensure patients access prompt, timely investigations to minimise damage.
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Assunto principal:
Compressão da Medula Espinal
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Neoplasias da Coluna Vertebral
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Dor nas Costas
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Enfermagem em Saúde Comunitária
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Screening_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Community Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article