University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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399

Pages:

2
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Long- and Short-term management of Autonomic Dysfunction ✓ Treatment for low blood pressure and high heart rate - Fludrocortisone - Orvaten - Midodrine - These medications work by stimulating blood vessel constriction which will eventual increase blood going to the heart -> heart rate -> cardiac output -> blood pressure ✓ Treatment for bladder distension - Surgical procedures that involve bladder drainage or dilation of the ureter sphincter - Prostate medications -> relax bladder neck muscles and muscle fibers in the prostate -> makes urination easier ✓ Psychological and Social Care - Unable to do things he usually for a long time, this includes things such as going out, playing support, going to social events and occasions such as weddings, parties etc. - Loneliness - Impacts their work - May impact relationship with others - Alinea provides financial support to people with spinal cord injury, if chronic or permanent can apply for a $1000 grand to help with making adjustments within the house - Aliana provides person-centered care such as; support with daily activities, personal care help with managing and claiming for NDIS, - Aliana also helps with community, social and civic activities that suit the patient - Aliana forms peer support networks to provide emotional and practical advice - PBF Australia provides support to SCI patients in terms of financial and employment support - SCIA, free services provides counselling for both the patient and their family, helps them stay connected, connects them with people who have gone through the same thing for both the patient and their family - State Spinal Cord Injury Service: health services - NDIS for those with a disability - Murphy’s Law, specialised in accident law - Shine lawyers, have specialised spinal cord injury lawyers