…..internet carrying messages to and from the brain to all parts of the body. As we know, when a worker accidentally cuts through a fibre optic cable, damage occurs at the source, or there is an interruption to the server, for example, a power cut or power surge, the results can be catastrophic. Similarly, a spinal injury occurs when the spinal cord is damaged or experiences some form of trauma. This damage is again disastrous, resulting in various issues, including loss of function, sensation or movement occurring below the injury site.
Tomorrow we will continue to look at Spinal Injury…..
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Currently, there are temporary changes to the steps to be followed in resuscitation. These can be found in the video below or by clicking here to see the New Zealand Resuscitation Council temporary guideline recommendation.
Click the link to go to the New Zealand Resuscitation Council Covid-19 recommended modifications for delivering resuscitation whilst the pandemic remains a threat. Click play to see a short video outlining CPR modifications that should be followed during the pandemic.
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