Spinal Cord Injury and Women's Health Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to spinal cord injuries and women's health issues as discussed in the lecture.

Incontinence

Inability to control bowel or bladder function, often seen in spinal injury patients.

Catheterization Frequency

Patients with urinary incontinence should catheterize themselves every 4-6 hours.

Autonomic Dysreflexia

A complication in spinal cord injury patients characterized by severe hypertension due to noxious stimuli.

Hemiplegia

A condition of one-sided paralysis affecting one arm and one leg.

High-Protein Diet

Recommended diet for spinal cord injury patients to promote recovery.

Trendelenburg Position

An incorrect position for treating autonomic dysreflexia; the correct position is High Fowlers.

Laminectomy Post-Care

Patients should use a firm mattress for support after a laminectomy.

Halo Fixation Device

A device used to immobilize the cervical spine after spinal cord injury.

Menopause Symptoms

Signs of menopause include sleep disturbances, night sweats, and body hair loss.

Endometriosis

A disease where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain.

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

A condition characterized by painful breasts and movable lumps, with symptoms occurring before menstruation.

Candidiasis Symptoms

Characterized by abnormal texture of vaginal secretions and vaginal itching.

Pap Smear

A standard screening test for cervical cancer.

Colposcopy

A procedure used to examine the pelvic cavity, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

CA-125

A lab indicator that is associated with ovarian cancer risk, not breast cancer.