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Key Concepts in the Perioperative Management of Spinal Cord Injuries

Dr Claire Moody1†

1Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom
Edited by: Dr Matthew Doane, Departmental Head of Academics and Research, Royal
North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
†Corresponding author email: Claire.Moody@uhb.nhs.uk

Published May 11, 2021

Abstract

Traumatic spinal cord injuries can be devastating. Unfortunately we have little ability to treat the primary injury however as anaesthetists, we have a vital role in minimising secondary injury and maximising potential recovery. This tutorial explores the epidemiology and management of these injuries.

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