Bowers Ben
Community Cancer Nurse Specialist, Queen's Nurse, Community Cancer Support Team, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
Br J Community Nurs. 2015 Apr;20(4):162-5. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2015.20.4.162.
Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a potentially life changing oncological emergency. Neurological function and quality of life can be preserved if patients receive an early diagnosis and rapid access to acute interventions to prevent or reduce nerve damage. Symptoms include developing spinal pain, numbness or weakness in arms or legs, or unexplained changes in bladder and bowel function. Community nurses are well placed to pick up on the 'red flag' symptoms of MSCC and ensure patients access prompt, timely investigations to minimise damage.
转移性脊髓压迫症（MSCC）是一种可能改变生活的肿瘤急症。如果患者能得到早期诊断并迅速获得急性干预措施以预防或减少神经损伤，神经功能和生活质量可以得到保留。症状包括出现脊柱疼痛、手臂或腿部麻木或无力，或膀胱和肠道功能出现无法解释的变化。社区护士很适合发现MSCC的“警示”症状，并确保患者能及时接受检查，以尽量减少损伤。
