Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the anatomy, physiology, appropriate testing for spinal cord injures.

2. Identify the role of the LNC in evaluating the standard of care received by an individual who has suffered a spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injuries are one of the most clinically complex situations that face members of the healthcare team. From the onset of injury, acute care, rehabilitation and reintroduction to everyday living, the journey is full of challenges, setbacks and more challenges, not only for the patient, but also for the physicians, nurses, therapists and family that make that journey with the individual. The speakers will review the anatomy, physiology, appropriate diagnostic testing for spinal cord injuries, the role of the nurse caring for this type of patient throughout the acute and rehabilitation phase and the various problems and potential problems the patient may experience and the role of the LNC in evaluating the standard of nursing care the individual has a right to expect.

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