·
Causes: potassium,
acidosis, uraemia, volume overload, toxic accumulation of drugs
·
During arrest: give calcium
chloride (to antagonise hyperkalaemia) + sodium bicarbonate
·
Due to a shutdown of cord
function (e.g. following trauma): may last several days
·
IV fluids to maintain blood
pressure: but don‟t overdo it. BP of
80/50 may be normal in spinal injury
·
High dose methylprednisolone may
be beneficial within 8 hours of spinal injury
·
NG tube, urinary catheter
(monitor output)
·
Monitor ventilation, temperature,
avoid pressure areas
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