Spinal cord
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Case report. ⋯ Late onset cervical myelopathy secondary to fibrous scar tissue formation around the epidural electrode should be considered a possible event associated with SCS therapy.
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Pilot study. ⋯ Pulsatile bolus infusion of ITB seems to be an effective and safe treatment strategy to reverse the need for increasing ITB dosages in patients with the probable diagnosis of tolerance to ITB.
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A systematic review of clinical and preclinical literature. ⋯ There is currently no gold standard on vasopressor support. Based on non-randomized human studies, complete cervical cord injuries require vasopressors more frequently than other spinal cord injuries.
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Case report. ⋯ For the tetraplegic subject the partial raising of the head of the bed for a period of time to be determined individually will recruit increased breathing effort and venous return to the chest, preventing OH on transfer to an upright position in a wheelchair.