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Bladder Emptying Schedule (IC Protocol)
When you do intermittent catheterization (IC), you need to empty your bladder on a schedule. The timing of your next IC will depend on how much urine you had during your last IC.
Breath Stacking (Lung Volume Augmentation)
After a spinal cord injury, the muscles that help you breathe and cough can be weak. Breath stacking improves breathing and coughing by helping remove mucous from your lungs. Getting mucous out of your lungs helps prevent lung collapse and infections like pneumonia. Having a healthy lung volume improves oxygen, helps you speak louder, and reduces breathing problems.
Buprenorphine-Naloxone Patient Booklet
A booklet for people taking opioids for chronic pain.
Cannabis Patient Booklet
A booklet for people thinking about starting medical cannabis.
Car Transfer with Assistance
Getting into a car can be a challenging transfer. At first, you might need one or two people to help. The amount of help you need depends on the height of the car and your skill. With practice, some people learn to transfer alone. Always practice transfers with your therapist before trying alone.
Citalopram (Celexa®)
This is a fact sheet for patients about the SSRI Citalopram (Celexa) that explains what the drug is, how it works, how it should be taken and what precautions apply to this drug. Citalopram is used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including unipolar depression (low mood), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.
Cleaning your Drainage bag
Cleaning your drainage bag is a common way to prolong the life of your bag and prevent infection. Two commonly used cleaning solutions are available to be mixed at home.
Condom Catheters
A condom catheter is a urine drainage system for men. It is made of a condom attached to a drainage bag. You can use a condom catheter to prevent bladder accidents or to help with draining your bladder.
Cooking and Preparing Meals
Preparing meals after spinal cord injury is simple enough with some planning. An important part of a healthy diet is preparing your own food. By eating at home you can control portion sizes and reduce fat, salt, and sugar intake. Using the right tools and devices can help make it safer and easier for you to prepare meals. Remember that changes in your sensation and strength may put you at risk for burns and cuts.