Intermediate Med-Surg: Chapter 65 – Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerve Problems

In this episode of Intermediate Med-Surg, we break down Chapter 65 from Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, covering spinal cord injuries and peripheral nerve disorders. Learn how trauma affects the spinal cord, the difference between spinal and neurogenic shock, and what nurses need to know about managing respiratory, cardiovascular, bladder, bowel, skin, and mobility issues. We’ll also go over complications like autonomic dysreflexia and the long-term impact these injuries have on both patients and their families. This episode is essential for any nursing student working on movement and coordination care planning.