Module
8: Spine & Spinal Cord Injuries
Segment 7: The Hospitalized Patient with SCI
References labeled PEDS contain a pediatric element or primary focus.
Topic: Basic care needs of the SCI patient
- Bassa BA, Passos VL, McDonnell J, et al. Exploring venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in patients with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). Injury. 2025;56(8) doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2025.112439 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40398331/.
- Campbell A, Rubsamen M, Adkins R, et al. Every hour counts: Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after spinal trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026;doi: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004952 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41860430/.
- Eichinger S, Eischer L, Sinkovec H, et al. Risk of venous thromboembolism during rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury. PLoS One. 2018;13(3):e0193735. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193735 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29590126/.
- Gaither M, Nelson KM, Wilson K, et al. Late venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis and increased risk of deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and mortality in patients with traumatic spinal injury. J Am Coll Surg. 2026;doi: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000001917 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41823274/.
- Godat LN, Haut ER, Moore EE, et al. Venous thromboembolism risk after spinal cord injury: A secondary analysis of the CLOTT study. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023;94(1):23-29. doi: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003807 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36203245/.
- Jacobson TM, Tescher AN, Miers AG, et al. Improving practice: efforts to reduce occipital pressure ulcers. J Nurs Care Qual. 2008;23(3):283-8. doi: 10.1097/01.NCQ.0000324595.29956.90 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18562873/.
- Kim JY, Lee YJ. Medical device-related pressure ulcer (MDRPU) in acute care hospitals and its perceived importance and prevention performance by clinical nurses. Int Wound J. 2019;16 Suppl 1:51-61. doi: 10.1111/iwj.13023 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30793861/.
- Kim P, Aribindi VK, Shui AM, et al. Risk factors for hospital-acquired pressure injury in adult critical care patients. Am J Crit Care. 2022;31(1):42-50. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2022657 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34972856/.
- Kopp MA, Finkenstaedt FW, Schweizerhof O, et al. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers and long-term motor score recovery in patients with acute cervical spinal cord injury. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2444983. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.44983 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39641930/.
- Plante E, Rhudy L. Bowel management in the acute phase of spinal cord injury. J Neurosci Nurs. 2024;56(4):113-117. doi: 10.1097/jnn.0000000000000762 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38833487/.
- R. S, J. B. Systemic complications of spinal cord injury. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2017;17(8) doi: 10.1007/s11910-017-0715-4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28188542/.
- Reinhard P, Ohnstad C. Pressure injury prevention guideline. 2021. https://www.sn-leaf.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Pressure_Injury_Prevention_Guideline_Offers_Sweeping_Recommendations_To_Protect_Patients.pdf.
- Silverstein LA, Moser DK, Rayens MK. Nurse-sensitive indicators as predictors of trauma patient discharge disposition. J Trauma Nurs. 2024;31(4):189-195. doi: 10.1097/jtn.0000000000000797 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38990874/.
- Velozo BC, Hong MV, Bernardo LC, et al. Pressure injuries: Prevention, treatment, and complications—Part II. An Bras Dermatol. 2025;100(6):501215. doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2025.501215 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41151366/.
Topic: SCI rehabilitation & extended care
- Abbasi J. Patients with complete paralysis walk with spinal cord implant. JAMA. 2022;327(10):909-909. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.2565 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35258548/.
- Alimohammadi E, Ahadi P, Rezaee C, et al. Acute traumatic quadriplegia: Predictors of in-hospital and six-month mortality. Trauma. 2020;22(4):300-306. doi: 10.1177/1460408620909005 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1460408620909005.
- Bak AB, Moghaddamjou A, Harrop JS, et al. The impact of interhospital transfer on the extent of neurological recovery in acute traumatic spinal cord injury: Analysis of a prospective multicenter data set in 970 cases. Neurosurgery. 2023;doi: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002642 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37607093/.
- Bolton P, Dedo R. Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries. Am Nur J. 2024;19(10). doi:10.51256/ANJ102458 https://www.myamericannurse.com/autonomic-dysreflexia-in-spinal-cord-injuries/
- Dionne A, Magnuson D, Richard-Denis A, et al. Early exercise therapy in patients with severe traumatic spinal cord injury: is it feasible in the ICU? Crit Care. 2025;29(1):120. doi: 10.1186/s13054-025-05297-8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40102964/.
- Fehlings MG, Tetreault LA, Aarabi B, et al. A clinical practice guideline for the management of patients with acute spinal cord injury: Recommendations on the type and timing of anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis. Global Spine J. 2017;7(3 Suppl):231s-238s. doi: 10.1177/2192568217701910 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29164036/.
- Fox IK, Miller AK, Curtin CM. Nerve and tendon transfer surgery in cervical spinal cord injury: Individualized choices to optimize function. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil. 2018;24(3):275-287. doi: 10.1310/sci2403-275 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29997430/.
- Graham P. Heterotopic ossification. Orthop Nurs. 2024;43(6):354-357. doi: 10.1097/nor.0000000000001085 https://journals.lww.com/orthopaedicnursing/fulltext/2024/11000/heterotopic_ossification.10.aspx.
- Harmison LE, Beckham JW, Adelman DS. Autonomic dysreflexia in patients with spinal cord injury. Nursing2023. 2023;53(1):21-26. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000902944.16062.1f https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36573864/.
- Hashemiparast M, Sheydaei H, Chattu VK, et al. Experiences of living and coping with spinal cord disability due to road traffic injuries: A phenomenological study. Trauma. 2022;0(0):14604086221076274. doi: 10.1177/14604086221076274 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/14604086221076274.
- Howell CW, Lawrence JA, Hinkel HM, et al. Patient resiliency and caregiver burden after traumatic spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. Am Surg. 2024:31348241241737. doi: 10.1177/00031348241241737 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38551604/.
- Lude P, Kennedy P, Elfström ML, et al. Quality of life in and after spinal cord injury rehabilitation: A longitudinal multicenter study. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil. 2014;20(3):197-207. doi: 10.1310/sci2003-197 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25484566/.
- Mahanes D, Muehlschlegel S, Wartenberg KE, et al. Guidelines for neuroprognostication in adults with traumatic spinal cord injury. Neurocrit Care. 2023;doi: 10.1007/s12028-023-01845-8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37957419/.
- Martínez-Torija M, Esteban PF, Santos-De-La-Mata A, et al. Multifaceted pathophysiology and secondary complications of chronic spinal cord injury: Focus on pressure injury. J Clin Med. 2025;14(5) doi: 10.3390/jcm14051556 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40095463/.
- Mercado J, Ruiz A, Parsh B. Autonomic dysreflexia: Recognition and intervention. Nursing2024. 2022;52(10):10. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000872424.15581.b0 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36129497/.
- Middleton JW, Dayton A, Walsh J, et al. Life expectancy after spinal cord injury: a 50-year study. Spinal Cord. 2012;50(11):803-11. doi: 10.1038/sc.2012.55 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584284/.
- Mohammad Ismail A, Forssten MP, Cao Y, et al. Predicting morbidity and mortality after surgery for isolated traumatic spinal injury without spinal cord injury. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025;98(3):476-484. doi: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004480 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40013920/.
- Mouchtouris N, Luck T, Yudkoff C, et al. Initial heart rate predicts functional independence in patients with spinal cord injury requiring surgery: A registry-based study in a mature trauma system over the past 10 years. Global Spine J. 2023:21925682231155127. doi: 10.1177/21925682231155127 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36735682/.
- Oberthür S, Singer AK, Roch PJ, et al. Survival and quality of life after treatment of geriatric odontoid fractures. Injury. 2026;57(10):113534. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2026.113534 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42501573/.
- Sharif S, Jazaib Ali MY. Outcome prediction in spinal cord injury: Myth or reality. World Neurosurg. 2020;140:574-590. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.043 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32437998/.
- Spungen AM, Dematt EJ, Biswas K, et al. Exoskeletal-assisted walking in veterans with paralysis: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(9):e2431501-e2431501. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.31501 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39230903/.
- Thietje R, Kowald B, Böthig R, et al. Long-Term Survival and Causes of Death in Patients below the Age of 60 with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Germany. J Clin Med. 2021;11(1) doi: 10.3390/jcm11010026 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35011766/.
- Tremont P, Cook JN, Murray N, et al. Acute traumatic spinal cord injury: Implementation of a multidisciplinary care pathway. J Trauma Nurs. 2022;29(4):218-224. doi: 10.1097/jtn.0000000000000664 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35802058/.
- Unger B, Sarfati A, Botrel T, et al. Description and prognostic factors of a cohort of polytraumatized patients with spinal injury in a level I trauma center. Injury. 2025;56(6):112319. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2025.112319 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40203769/.
- Xiangli J, Wen X, Liu Y, et al. Diaphragmatic pacing for spinal cord injury patients: impact on weaning rate - a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med. 2026;doi: 10.1186/s12890-026-04391-z https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42332652/.