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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to evaluate if intubation with video laryngoscopy (VL) will result in less head motion and therefore less cervical motion when compared with direct laryngoscopy (DL). The aim of the study is to determine the amount of head motion (extension, flexion and rotation) when using Storz C-Mac® video laryngoscopes and direct laryngoscopes. Secondarily, the study will also measure the number of attempts to properly intubate and the time required for intubation with either technique.
Patients who present with an unstable cervical spine following an accident need a general anesthesia for the necessary surgery. Commonly, the management of the tracheal intubation is performed by a fiberoptic technique. However, changes in equipment availability and quality may challenge the fiberoptic intubation technique. The investigators wish to compare the tracheal intubations performed with the Airtraq in comparison with the fiberscopic technique.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of cross sequential escalating doses of AST-OPC1 administered among 5 cohorts at a single time-point between 21 and 42 days post injury, inclusively, to subjects with subacute cervical spinal cord injuries (SCI).
The research will examine the effects of enhanced peer mentor interactions on facilitating a successful transition to community living following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants in the research will be assigned to either (1) the control group that will receive traditional peer mentor types of interactions or (2) to the intervention group that will receive an enhanced peer mentor program called the One-on-One Initiative. Assignment to one of these two groups will occur randomly on admission to Shepherd Center; the only stratifying criteria is injury level - C6 and above vs. C7 and below.
We aim to investigate the effect of motor skill training of the upper and lower limbs on the function and structure of the CNS as measured by neuroimaging parameters sensitive to changes in tissue volume and density and the properties of myelin.
This study will look at the use of a telehealth version of a self management program in individuals with both new onset and chronic traumatic spinal cord injuries. The program is called Health Mechanics. It is meant to enhance self management skills related to neurogenic bladder and bowel management to prevent associated problems and improve Quality of Life (QOL). This program is based on the needs and strengths of individuals with SCI. It focuses on enhancing skills, encouraging positive health behaviors, empowering people within their own environments, and recognizing that people differ in their resources and abilities. The skills that are part of the intervention are: attitude, self-monitoring, problem-solving, communication, organization and stress management. This study will address those skills in the context of bladder and bowel health, with expectations that these skills to be useful in other areas of life as well. The investigators hypothesize that individuals in the Health Mechanics intervention group will: - show greater improvements in problem solving skills, healthy attitudes about disability and knowledge of SCI management skills than will the control group - have greater adherence to recommended bladder and bowel management behaviors than the control group - have fewer bladder and bowel complications than the control group - have higher levels of QOL than the control group In other words, this study will investigate the effectiveness of a telehealth version of Health Mechanics to enhance self-management skills related to neurogenic bladder and bowel management in an attempt to prevent associated complications and improve QOL.
The hypothesis of this study is to find evidence if there is an influence of spine surgery on the serum levels of two proteins secreted from neuronal cells.
To demonstrate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of sildenafil administered orally, as required, approximately 1 hour prior to sexual activity to men with erectile dysfunction (ED) associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), as well as its effects on the quality of life (QoL) of these patients.
Patients undergoing surgery will have laryngoscopy performed using two widely accepted techniques - Macintosh Laryngoscope and Shikani Optical Scope. The techniques will be timed and compared for cervical spine movement using fluoroscopy.
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of surgical versus conservative management of type II odontoid fractures among patients > 64 years of age. Of secondary interest is to determine if there are differences in outcomes between anterior screw fixation and posterior fusion of these fractures.