Brain Vs. Spinal Cord Case Study

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Brain vs. Spinal Cord Case Study
1. Based upon the findings presented, which doctor made the correct initial prediction?

Based on the findings presented, Dr. Green made the correct diagnosis in predicting that this gentleman had a spinal cord injury.

2. Based upon previous knowledge of brain function, what results from the testing were consistent with a brain injury?

The only result from the testing consistent with a brain injury was the abnormal pupil response of the right eye (constriction) (Traumatic brain injury, 2015). The physical effects that could have pointed to a brain injury were the laceration to the right side of the gentleman’s head and the amount of blood loss. The complaints from the patient that may have insisted a brain injury included a severe headache, dizziness, and nausea (Traumatic brain injury, 2015).

3. Based upon previous knowledge of spinal cord function, what results from the testing were consistent with a spinal cord injury? …show more content…

warm) in the left upper and lower extremities; decreased strength and movement of the right upper and lower extremities and of the left abdominal muscles; lack of triceps and biceps reflexes in the right upper extremity; atypical response of patellar, Achilles (hyper) reflexes in the right lower extremity; abnormal cremasteric reflex in the right groin; fracture in cervical vertebrae #7; and significant swelling in the C7-T12 region of the spinal canal (Signs and symptoms, n.d.). The objective complaint of a severe headache could also be consistent with a spinal cord injury (Headache, nausea, and vomiting,

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