A person might become quadriplegic if injury to spine is at level of
Correct Answer: C3
Description: Expected outcomes in spinal injuriesIf an injury at the level of C3-C4: Power wheelchair with mouth or chin control. Verbalise care, communicate through adaptive equipment. Maybe ventilatordependent.If an injury at the level of C5: Power wheelchair, dress upper body, self-feed with aids, wash face with assistanceIf an injury at the level of C6: Propel power wheelchair, possibly push a manual wheelchair, transfer with assistance, dress upper body (lower body with assistance), self-groom with aids, bladder/bowel care with assistance, self-feed with splints, able to driveIf an injury at the level of C7: Manual wheelchair, independent transfer, dressing (with aids), feeding, bathing, self-care. Bladder and bowel care withassistanceIf an injury at the level of C8-T4: Independent with most activities of daily living, and bowel and bladder careBailey and Love 26e PG: 340
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