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This article reviews the current literature regarding spinal cord compression including its prevalence and presenting signs and symptoms; increases an awareness of the potentially severe effects of spinal cord compression; and describes a model for patient educational intervention focusing on early warning signs of spinal cord compression. With increased understanding of the nature and effects of spinal cord compression, nurses may effectively intervene to minimize the severity of the neurological deficits.
本文回顾了目前关于脊髓压迫症的文献，包括其患病率、临床表现和症状；提高对脊髓压迫症潜在严重后果的认识；并描述了一个针对患者的教育干预模型，重点关注脊髓压迫症的早期预警信号。随着对脊髓压迫症的性质和影响的了解不断增加，护士可以有效地进行干预，以尽量减轻神经功能缺损的严重程度。
