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Handbook of Spinal Cord Injuries

The Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (QSCIS) will not be updating this version of the Handbook of Spinal Cord Injuries, and will remove it from this website in the near future.

QSCIS has adopted "Back on Track (2nd Edition) - Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Handbook" as our new handbook, and will be providing copies to all people admitted to the Spinal Injuries Unit with new spinal cord injuries.

This handbook has been developed by the New Zealand Spinal Trust, and Burwood Spinal Unit. Further information regarding this handbook, including ordering information, can be obtained at the New Zealand Spinal Trust Website.

 

Document	Format	Size
Disclaimer and Copyright Information		26kb
Preface		9kb
Introduction to the 2nd Edition		9kb
Introduction to the 1st Edition		9kb
Chapter 1 - The Basics
Anatomy		227kb
The Autonomic Nervous System		21kb
Definitions		23kb
How do injuries to the spinal cord happen?		20kb
Effects of Spinal Cord Injury on the Body		22kb
Treatment of the Acute Injury		30kb
What about improvement and recovery?		21kb
Chapter 2 - Effects of the Injury
Skin and Sensation		537kb
The Urinary System		92kb
The Digestive System		133kb
Circulation		22kb
Temperature Control		12kb
Autonomic Dysreflexia		26kb
Respiration		199kb
Healthy Eating		41kb
Sex and Sexual Function		209kb
Fertility and Pregnancy		33kb
Spasm		29kb
Posture		26kb
Contractures		13kb
Splinting		18kb
Tendon Transfers		29kb
Pain		28kb
Age and Ageing		24kb
Chapter 3 - Adjusting to Spinal Cord Injury
Psychological and Emotional Issues		16kb
Relationships		14kb
Sexuality		11kb
Parenting		14kb
Stress Management		29kb
Chapter 4 - Returning to the Community
Transitional Rehabilitation Program		14kb
Accommodation		18kb
Finance and Compensation		18kb
Return to Work		28kb
Driving and Transportation		18kb
Leisure, Sport and Fitness		367kb
Guidelines for Travel		37kb
Equipment and Suppliers		29kb
Spinal Outreach Team		9kb
Community Services		39kb
Paraplegic Benefit Fund		9kb
Chapter 5 - Who to Contact and How to Contact Them
Contacts		21kb
Download the Full Handbook of Spinal Cord Injuries		1700kb