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Psychosocial Issues-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

A sudden trauma like a spinal cord injury will have a significant impact on you and the people close to you. You may see parts of your life change a great deal. Other parts of your life may not change at all. Regardless of the extent of your injury and disability, being hurt and having a disruption to your life may present unexpected problems or changes. This chapter provides information about services that are available at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and in the community to provide assistance.

Coping with a Spinal Cord Injury

After a spinal …

Bladder-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Your bladder and urinary system play a very important part in keeping you healthy by acting like a “filter” and getting rid of the waste products from food and fluid that you have eaten and absorbed. After you have had a spinal cord injury, you often lose your ability to control urination. You may not be able to feel that your bladder is full, and if you can feel it, you may not be able to empty it.

It is important to note here that the changes that occur in your bladder will be unique to you. Although there …

Sexuality-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

In this section, you will learn how spinal cord impairments can affect the way that you feel about yourself as a man or woman as well as how spinal cord impairments can affect the way that you function sexually. Information on sexuality, sexual functioning, birth control, erectile dysfunction and having a baby may be important to you today, or these issues may be something that you choose to put away and think about at another time. In either case, this information is just a starting point. Feel free to ask questions and share your concerns and thoughts with the …

The Spinal Column-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

The spinal cord is a part of a system called the central nervous system. The central nervous system is made up of two main structures — the brain and the spinal cord. The spinal cord is delicate tissue protected by spinal bones, which are called vertebrae. The spinal cord sits in a space through the center of the vertebrae called the spinal canal. The vertebrae are stacked one on top of another. The job of the vertebrae is to provide support and flexibility for the body and to protect the spinal cord. Discs separate the vertebrae. Discs are tough fibrous …

Bowel-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) changes the way your body works, especially your bowels. After a spinal cord injury, bowel movements (or stool) require more time, thought and planning. Usually, people with SCI cannot feel when stool is ready to come out; therefore, their bowels need re-training.

Anatomy

What Is the Bowel, and What Does It Do?

The bowel is the last portion of your digestive tract and is sometimes called the large intestine or colon. The digestive tract as a whole is a hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus (see illustration below). The function of …

Respiratory-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Spinal cord injury can affect normal breathing. The level of your injury will determine the effect it will have. It can be different for everyone. For example, the higher the level of your injury, the more complications you may face. Good pulmonary care can assist in keeping you healthy after your spinal cord injury.

Normal

The process of breathing (or respiration) is a two-step process: taking in air (inspiration) and exhaling the waste products. The process of taking in air (inhalation) is an active process, requiring the use of many muscles, while the process of exhaling is a passive …

Respiratory Dependent-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

One of the most important aspects of spinal cord injury care is respiratory management. The previous chapter deals with the effect spinal cord injury has on your ability to breathe while this chapter deals with the management of individuals who are dependent on a ventilator to breathe. This dependency may be temporary or permanent, depending on your level of injury. Please review the previous chapter prior to reading this one.

Artificial Airways

The first step in trying to maintain normal respiratory function is to establish an airway. Spinal cord injury does not affect your airway. However, in order to …

Cardiovascular-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Cardiovascular problems affect all people who have a spinal cord injury. It has been noted to be particularly problematic for those over 65 years old and those who have been injured for more than 30 years. Due to this problem affecting many people, it needs to be addressed early in your rehabilitation as well as throughout your life.

Description of the Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system contains the heart and the blood vessels. The heart is a muscular pump in the chest that receives blood from blood vessels from all over the body. As the heart beats, it delivers …

Nutrition-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction-Why Nutrition Matters

Nutrition is important for everyone to maintain good health. After a spinal cord injury, nutrition can be even more important to improve overall wellness, achieve and maintain a healthy weight and help regulate bowel and bladder function. Eating a well balanced diet can help prevent the long term complications associated with SCI such as weight gain, deconditioning and skin breakdown.

A well-balanced diet can provide all of the nutrients that your body needs. Foods high in fiber, along with plenty of water, help regulate bowel function. However, if you eat more than you need, you can gain …

Equipment-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

During your stay in the hospital, various pieces of equipment will be given to you or ordered for you. Your therapists or nurse will be instructing you in the use, care and repair of this equipment. Also, you will find materials in this section regarding specialized equipment that you may need during your hospital stay and following discharge. There are also reference materials about equipment you may need in the future.

If you have any questions about your equipment while in the hospital, contact your therapist, nurse or case manager.

As part of your follow-up program, equipment will be …

Vocational Services-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Vocational services are available to you during the course of your rehabilitation to assist you in returning to work or school or exploring vocational and educational options. These services may be initiated while you are in the hospital and can continue after you are discharged. You may start to receive vocational services from the vocational counselor at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, and at the same time, referred to the state agency designated to assist in vocational rehabilitation. Ultimately, you may return to your pre-injury job, or you may embark on a new educational or vocational path.

Vocational Consultation

During the …

Recreational Therapy-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Your free time and the way you use that time can be a source of pleasure, enjoyment and self-fulfillment for you. You will probably have many questions about your injury’s effect on your ability to participate in your favorite activities and sports. Recreational therapy is available to assist you in answering your many questions and concerns and helping you plan a satisfactory leisure lifestyle for yourself.

What is Recreational Therapy?

Recreational therapy is a form of treatment that uses recreational activities to work on your rehabilitation goals. Through using your existing recreational skills and interests, recreational therapy can address …

Travel And Transportation-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

Travel and transportation includes driving or being a passenger in a car or van, or traveling in an airplane, bus, train or ship. After a spinal cord impairment, traveling for business or pleasure can be an overwhelming experience. Being well prepared in advance will decrease stress and make your trip enjoyable.

This chapter provides tips regarding traveling with a power or manual wheelchair, purchasing or renting durable medical equipment, medication management, bowel and bladder issues, traveling registrations and organizing recreational activities.

Driving

When you are ready to consider driving, it is suggested that you discuss financial coverage with your …

Follow-Up Care System-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Introduction

The Spinal Cord Injury Follow-Up Care System is a program that will assist you in your lifetime care once you are discharged from the hospital. The follow-up care system is structured with primary team members being you and your family, the physiatrist (doctor who specializes in physical therapies), nurse clinician and case manager. Team members available for consultation include physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, urologists, gynecologists, plastic surgeons and podiatrists.

The nurse clinicians are available in the Spinal Cord Injury Follow-Up Clinic at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and act as the coordinator and liaison between the …

Master Glossary-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

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Table Of Contents-Spinal Cord Injury Manual, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Manual (English)

Table of Contents for entire Spinal Cord Injury Manual.

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Intestino-Manual De Enseñanza Para El Paciente Y La Familia Sobre Lesiones De La Médula Espinal, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Manual de Lesión de la Médula Espinal (Español)

Introducción

La lesión de la médula espinal (SCI, por sus siglas en inglés) modifica el funcionamiento de su organismo, especialmente el de los intestinos. Luego de producida una lesión de la médula espinal, la evacuación de las deposiciones intestinales (o heces) requieren más tiempo, atención y planificación. Por lo general, las personas con SCI no pueden sentir cuando las heces están listas para ser eliminadas; en consecuencia, sus intestinos necesitan rehabilitación.

Anatomía

¿Qué es el intestino y qué hace?

El intestino es la última porción del tubo digestivo y, en ocasiones, se denomina intestino grueso o colon. El tubo digestivo …

Sistema Respiratorio- Manual De Enseñanza Para El Paciente Y La Familia Sobre Lesiones De La Médula Espinal, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Manual de Lesión de la Médula Espinal (Español)

Introducción

La lesión de la médula espinal puede afectar la respiración normal. El nivel de su lesión determinará el efecto que esta tendrá. Puede ser diferente para cada persona. Por ejemplo, cuanto más alto sea el nivel de su lesión, mayores serán las complicaciones que puede enfrentar. Un buen cuidado pulmonar puede ayudarlo a mantenerse saludable después de su lesión de la médula espinal.

Normal

El proceso de respirar (o la respiración) es un proceso de dos pasos: tomar aire (inspiración) y exhalar los productos de desecho. El proceso de tomar aire (inhalación) es un proceso activo que requiere el …

Sistema Cardiovascular- Manual De Enseñanza Para El Paciente Y La Familia Sobre Lesiones De La Médula Espinal, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital And Magee Rehabilitation

Manual de Lesión de la Médula Espinal (Español)

Introducción

Los problemas cardiovasculares afectan a todas las personas que tienen una lesión de la médula espinal. Se ha observado que son particularmente problemáticos para las personas mayores de 65 años y las personas que han tenido una lesión durante más de 30 años. Debido a que este problema afecta a muchas personas, debe abordarse en forma temprana en su proceso de rehabilitación, y durante toda su vida.

Descripción del sistema cardiovascular

El sistema cardiovascular está formado por el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos. El corazón es una bomba muscular que se encuentra en el pecho y que recibe sangre …

Perceptions Of Female Hiring In Educational Administration In Rural Pennsylvania Public-School Districts As Perceived By School-Board Members, Barbara J. Kelly

Dissertations

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the selection practices and requirements for administrators in rural Pennsylvania public-school systems. This study examined aspects of the administrative hiring process in order to explain the significant lack of women in the pool of administrators drawn from the rural Pennsylvania school districts. The research question intended to discern whether school-board members perceived gender bias of female applicants as a deterrent in their hiring or whether there was a paucity of female applicants.

Method

A review of the literature traced the history of education as it pertained to the hiring of women …

How To Have A Christ-Centered Youth Ministry In A Small Church Using Mentoring, Missions And Meetings, Kris R. Eckenroth

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

As of 2005, there was only one Seventh-day Adventist church within the Pennsylvania Conference that was providing consistent youth ministry. Many of the churches have seemed to have had difficulty finding individuals who have both the experience and the necessary training to lead a local church youth program. Due to the absence of local church youth ministry, the needs of the youth are being unmet and many are leaving the church.

Method

The method used to address this problem began in 2005. Training sessions were provided to potential leaders within the churches in the Pennsylvania Conference. There were five …

Ursinus Magazine, Winter 2009, Wendy Greenberg, Kathryn Campbell, Joe Joyce, Jon Volkmer, Kyle Veazey, John Strassburger

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

Letters to the Editor • Ursinus: One of top ten liberal arts colleges for best degree value • French and Gaines bring classical saxophone into the limelight • Transitions • Garden takes root at Hillel house • Preparation for Pfeiffer Wing allows peek at curatorial process • Art at the Museum of Archaeology • Faculty expertise: Jonathan Marks, "Lincoln's Democratic Statesmanship" • An ocean of uncertainty: Navigating the new financial reality • More than words: Spanish-speaking workers find fellowship at ESL class • From Bears to Bulldogs: Dan Mullen 1994 • Rebecca Heyl 1994 • Homecoming 2008 • Class notes …

The Grizzly, November 20, 2008, Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Eva Bramesco, Elizabeth Macdonald, Lisa Jobe, Christopher Schaeffer, Liz Kilmer, Gianna Paone, Nathan Humphrey, Spencer Jones, Daniel Tomblin, Salia Zouande, Shaun Frank, Julie Tran, Josh Krigman, Zach Shamberg, Laurel Salvo, Emily Mccloskey, Jameson Cooper

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Adding Machine Makes Explosive Debut on UC Campus • Active Minds Encourages Students to Relax: Stop Stressing! • Creative Writing Author John Holman Visits UC Students • Is the Economy Affecting Your Waistline? • More Bailout News: AIG • Inside the Busy Life of Senior Laura Ng • Plummer Speaks About Importance of Election • Ottinger Fights Child Illiteracy in Cold • Play n Trade: New Store for Gamers • Letter to the Editor • Sunny Review • Dracula's Ball Recap: Ideal Halloween Destination • Hockey Prepares for On-Campus Nationals This Weekend

The Grizzly, November 13, 2008, Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Julia Fox, Samantha Wildonger, Liz Kilmer, Emily Mccloskey, Roger Lee, Daniel Tomblin, Laine Cavanaugh, Zach Shamberg, Christopher Schaeffer, Spencer Jones, Cassandra Mathis, Katie Callahan, Jim Wagner

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Berman Expands to Envelop Art and Imagination • Election Night Brings Cheer to Liberal Ursinus College • Changes Expected for This Year's New Member Education • Passage of Prop 8 Leaves Same-Sex Couples Concerned • Days After Election: Obama Gets to Work • Forensics: Not the Science, but the Ursinus Debate Team • Escape Velocity's "Eternalmotion" Strikes a Chord at UC • Finding the Phillies Parade: An Unforgettable Adventure • History Attached to a Philly Row Home • Opinions: Barack Obama: Our Next President • Kait Sutherland Finishes Out Hockey Reign at Ursinus

The Grizzly, November 6, 2008, Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Lindsay Budnick, Samantha Wildonger, Lindsay Adams, Lisa Jobe, Julia Fox, Kristi Blust, Roger Lee, Laurel Salvo, Brandon Biel, Laine Cavanaugh, Salia Zouande, Kristen Gallagher, Spencer Jones, Abigail Raymond, Zach Shamberg, Carolyn Martin, Christopher Wierzbowski, Shaun Frank, Katie Callahan, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Diversity ... What's That? GSA Sponsors Dessert Discussion • Falling Gas Prices Spell Relief for Drivers, Oil Profits Drop • Philly Fans Celebrate World Series Victory at Parade • Gallup: Public Interest and Early Voting • Health Insurers to Pay Therapy Bills for Autistic Children? • TV Responsible for Teen Pregnancy? Rand Corp Says Yes • Holly "Gains" Attention for the UC Jazz Band • Rise Against: Third Time Around Turns Out to be a Charm • Trick-or-Treat Reaches a New Height at Ursinus • City Council Member Andrea Baptiste Speaks to Students • Opinions: Election Rewind; Escape Velocity: "Eternalmotion" …

The Grizzly, October 30, 2008, Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Spencer Cuskey, Nathan Humphrey, Lisa Jobe, Katie Callahan, Roger Lee, Liz Kilmer, Spencer Jones, Laine Cavanaugh, Kristen Stapler, Lindsay Adams, Serena Mithboakar, Matt Monteverde, Shaun Frank, Lindsay Hogan, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Sounds of NYC Poet Tracie Morris • Plan to Vote? UC Students Take Note: Polling Location Change • Business Management Students Assist Charitable Causes • Colin Powell Publicly Endorses Obama • Young and Engaged: Planning for Life Beyond UC Years • Hingston of Philadelphia Speaks at UC • Faculty Spotlight on Philosophy Professor Kelly Sorensen • More from Students Studying Abroad: UC in Germany • Opinions: We Will Overcome: Positive Psychology in America; Logical Reason Behind Refusal to Vote; Controversy for the Republicans • Football Quarterback Nick Dye Great Leader for Young Team • Kelly Hosier: Sole, Shy Senior on …

The Grizzly, October 9, 2008, Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Spencer Jones, Daniel Tomblin, Kristi Blust, Kristen Stapler, Elizabeth Macdonald, Nathan Humphrey, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Laine Cavanaugh, Laurel Salvo, Josh Krigman, Spencer Cuskey, Christopher Schaeffer, Abigail Raymond, Emily Mccloskey, Jameson Cooper

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Biden and Palin Hold Their Ground in 2008 Debate • Pimps Up, Ho's Down: Hip-Hop Music and Modern Women • Indian Temple Stampede Kills Hundreds, Injures Others • Hollywood Mourns Legend Paul Newman • Earth Shattering Stock Market Fall Shakes Nation • Spotlight on Sally Rousse: Dance Artistry at its Finest • Ursinus in Tuebingen Students Travel to Berlin, Munich • Introducing the Gender Wage Gap • Opinions: Democratic and Republican Extremes at Ursinus College; Zack's Dining: Why Wait? • Women's Rugby in for Incredible Season • UC Men's Rugby: Sport with Quickly Growing Popularity

The Lantern Vol. 76, No. 1, Fall 2008, Louisa Schnaithmann, Dayna Stein, India Mcghee, Callie Ingram, Nathan Taylor, Nathaniel Rosenthalis, Brett Celinski, Chelsea Catalanotto, Nicole Dillie, Robert Whitehead, Ryan Sullivan, Maire Moriarty, Katherine Lecours, Christopher Schaeffer, Robert Evans, Colin Ottinger, Amanda Schwartz, Abigail Raymond, Sarah Round, Maximilian Kreisky, Patrick Hayakawa

The Lantern Literary Magazines, 1933 to Present

• Cruel
• A Night in Three Parts
• The Moment I Said It
• To Know
• I Will Never Skipskipskip a Rock
• The Ravine
• Untitled
• Skeleton
• Midnight Letter
• Where Children Come From
• Orphan of War
• Ciega / Mezquita
• The Other Side
• Those Dancing Days are Gone
• Cycling
• The 2nd of July
• The Tantric Semantics of Studying Abroad
• A Three-Part Study in Musical Relations
• Amway Man
• Hard Luck Investigator
• Spring
• Interview With Poet Eleanor Wilner

Ursinus Magazine, Fall 2008, Wendy Greenberg, Rebecca Roberts, Ronald E. Hess, James Fallows

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

Editor's note • Women's work? • Faculty transitions • Faculty expert: Rebecca Roberts • Awed by chemistry: Ronald Hess demystifies his (favorite) subject • Student achievement • A look back by former Fellows • Words to the newly wise: Ursinus commencement speech, May 17th 2008 • Alumni Academy & reunions 2008 • Class notes • Spotlight: Joe DeSimone Class of 1986 • Spotlight: Daneen (Stamps) Baird Class of 2000 • Marriages • Births • Deaths • Mobile in Mexico: Reflections on a semester abroad

The Grizzly, September 25, 2008, Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Salia Zouande, Jameson Cooper, Elizabeth Macdonald, Matt Monteverde, Abigail Raymond, Erec Smith, Serena Mithboakar, Eva Bramesco, Christopher Schaeffer, Roger Lee, Zach Shamberg

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Another Fantastically Fun-Filled Family Day for Ursinus College • Worcester High School Pregnancy Pact Fact? • So Long Shea Stadium • Lower Draws Crowds • Ursinus Students to Attend Activist Workshop at Swarthmore • UC Writing Center? What's That? • UC Fringe Cabaret Strikes a Chord with Music, Improv and Acrobatics • Abroad in Germany: Culture Shock! • Up 'Til Dawn Awareness Week at UC