Diaphragm Ultrasonography as an Important Aid to Diagnose Spinal Cord Injury
Journal Title: Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
An 84-year-old man was transferred from a local hospital to our hospital because of a spinal cord injury. He was admitted to the local hospital 4 days prior to the transfer after he tripped and fell, and hit his head in the front. He was immediately taken to the local hospital and was admitted there for observation due to an inability to walk, which was reportedly attributed to his neck pain. His vital signs, including heart rate were reportedly normal and physical examination was unremarkable. Electrocardiogram revealed sinus rhythm with the rate of 74 beats per minute. Chest radiograph was without focal opacities (Figures 1A, 1B and 1C). The patient were treated conservatively with bed rest.
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Takeshi Saraya
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