A spinal-cord injury can alter every aspect of a victim’s life. Despite continued improvements in mortality associated with a spinal-cord injury, until recently little progress had been made in improving neurologic function. This paper reviews the development of steroid therapy for spinal cord injuries, the mechanisms of action, and the nursing care associated with its use

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©1993 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
1993
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