C4 spinal cord injury

 C4 Spinal Cord Injury

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C4

Universal Preconceived Notions

Functional Movement

  • Head and neck control
  • Can shrug the shoulders

Respiratory Care

  • Typically not ventilator dependent
  • Many initially require ventilator support but are able to be weaned off of it
  • Quad cough assistance

Mobility

  • Can operate a power wheelchair with head controls or sip and puff controls

Daily Living

  • Fully dependent on caregivers for everything
  • Technology can substitutes many functional losses

 

 

 

Daily Living

Mobility

Range of Motion

Assistive Technology

Transferring

Transportation

Caregiving

Bathing

Clothing

Eating

Nutrition

Sleeping

Health Issues

Travel

Activities / Recreation

Sports

Education

School

Job World

Trained Animals

Computer / Technology

Dating / Sexuality

Parenting

 

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Disclaimer: This page contains observations and information from the personal experiences of Josh Basile. It is not intended as a substitute for the guidance and advice of trained medical professionals. Determined2Heal recommends that you always seek out guidance from healthcare professionals before partaking in any treatment.

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