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Spinal Shock and Spinal Injury

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypothermiaAvoid N2OAvoid SuccinylcholineC-spineHypoxiaHypotensionBradycardiaHypertensionShock

Pathophysiology

Not considered a true form of shock Characterized by flaccid areflexia and/or parathesia BELOW the level of the injury WITHOUT hemodynamic changes. The major cause of morbidity/mortality in these...

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