This podcast addresses topics related to spinal cord injury rehabilitation care, from hospital to living in the community.
Season 01 - COVID-19 Series
SCI Everything
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This podcast addresses topics related to spinal cord injury rehabilitation care, from hospital to living in the community. Season 01 - COVID-19 Series
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July 9, 2020
SCI Everything - Caregivers (COVID-19)
<p>In this podcast, we talk about caregiving in the era of COVID-19. Join us as we discuss planning and preparedness, peer support and outreach, and responses to mental health distress and creative strategies for coping. We also get to hear from a family member who has been providing care to an individual with spinal cord injury, and learn more about her experience in taking on a caregiving role, as well as the challenges she’s faced during the current pandemic. This is SCI Everything, Episode 04, COVID-19 Series</p> <p>You can also enjoy this episode in a video version (YouTube): https://youtu.be/XFcY-ie1gtw </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjIsbuANZtVfBuJ7UpxnaEw?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjIsbuANZtVfBuJ7UpxnaEw?sub_confirmation=1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p>SCI Alberta – Care provider training: <a href="https://scialberta.online-compliance.com/careprovider.php">https://scialberta.online-compliance.com/careprovider.php</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Teren Clarke – Former CEO of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario</p> <p>Karen Gill – Family Caregiver</p> <p>Ron Rattie – Peer Support Coordinator, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario</p> <p>Gaya Jeyathevan – Postdoctoral Fellow, KITE, Toronto Rehab, University Health Network</p> <p><br></p> <p>EDITED BY</p> <p>Matheus J Wiest</p> <p><br></p> <p>MUSIC</p> <p>Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod</p> <p>Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool</a></p> <p>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Disclaimer: This information is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment or support.</p>
May 5, 2020
SCI Everything - Cleaning Urinary Catheters (COVID-19)
<p>In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) living are concerned about urinary catheter availability and alternatives to clean and re-use. John Shepherd, a Ph.D. student at the Rehab Science Institute – UToronto and founder of SCI University, and Hannah Hollett, a talented Registered Nurse at the Toronto Rehab Lyndhurst Centre, discuss how to deal with catheters, methods for cleaning and re-use, and what to do when new prescriptions are needed. Please SUBSCRIBE and share it widely!</p> <p>You can also enjoy this episode in a videocast version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wbcVjL1AUgU.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We also posted on YouTube a couple of videos on cleaning catheters using the:</p> <p>Microwave method: <a href="https://youtu.be/FPMQOIb69nU">https://youtu.be/FPMQOIb69nU</a></p> <p>Water and soap method: <a href="https://youtu.be/AffVl_77EJI">https://youtu.be/AffVl_77EJI</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjIsbuANZtVfBuJ7UpxnaEw?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjIsbuANZtVfBuJ7UpxnaEw?sub_confirmation=1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Topics:</p> <p>1. In exceptional circumstances, how can I clean my catheter? 3:06</p> <p>2. If I do not have a microwave, is there another method that I can use? 7:37</p> <p>3. Catheters come in different materials such as PVC, silicon, rubber. Do these cleaning methods apply to all these materials? 9:09</p> <p>4. Is there a way to clean and re-use hydrophilic catheters? 9:37</p> <p>5. How can someone know if the catheter is hydrophilic or not? 10:19</p> <p>6. What to do when you cannot sterilize the catheter right away? 11:03</p> <p>7. There are concerns about running out of supplies. How many catheters should someone order when re-stocking? 11:51</p> <p>8. How can people living with SCI get a new catheter prescription if there is a need to change the type of catheter in use? 12:30</p> <p><br></p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p>SCI-U: <a href="http://sci-u.ca/">http://sci-u.ca/</a></p> <p>Cleaning Catheters – Microwave method: <a href="https://youtu.be/FPMQOIb69nU">https://youtu.be/FPMQOIb69nU</a></p> <p>Cleaning Catheters – Water and soap method: <a href="https://youtu.be/AffVl_77EJI">https://youtu.be/AffVl_77EJI</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Chester Ho</p> <p>Director of the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Alberta</p> <p><br></p> <p>Hannah Hollett</p> <p>Registered Nurse at the Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network</p> <p><br></p> <p>John Shepherd</p> <p>Ph.D. student at the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute - University of Toronto</p> <p><br></p> <p>EDITED BY</p> <p>Matheus J Wiest</p> <p><br></p> <p>MUSIC</p> <p>Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod</p> <p>Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool</a></p> <p>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Disclaimer: This information is intended for informational purposes only and should not reduce the frequency of catheter use. This information should be only applied as a last resort. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment for a urinary tract infection.</p>
April 29, 2020
SCI Everything - Respiratory Care (COVID-19)
<p>This inaugural videocast discusses respiratory care for people with spinal cord injury during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please, leave comments and share! </p> <p><br></p> <p>We also have a Youtube videocast version that you can find at: https://youtu.be/H5NLWQL4WIs</p> <p><br></p> <p>Questions: </p> <p>Question 1 - Am I at a greater risk for COVID-19 if I have an SCI? 2:15 </p> <p>Question 2 – Do comorbidities (ie diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc) increase the chances of having a more severe form of COVID-19? 5:04 </p> <p>Question 3 - Would you recommend home care providers to wear masks all the time? 9:54 </p> <p>Question 4 – How should we appropriately wear personal protective equipment (ie gloves, masks, etc) and wash our hands? 13:23 </p> <p>Question 5 – Due to the longevity of the virus, what is the balance between home isolation and levels of cleanness to prevent COVID-19? 15:04 </p> <p>Question 6 – What are your advice for people with SCI that develop COVID-19? 17:47 </p> <p>Question 7 – Once you develop COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever), when should you seek further medical attention? 19:36 </p> <p>Question 8 – If you are going to an Emergency Room, what are essential items to bring? 28:25 </p> <p>Question 9 – What are local resources in the community when people living with SCI are choosing to go or not to go to the hospital? 38:19 </p> <p><br></p> <p>RESOURCES: </p> <p>Pulmonary support for Myotonic Dystrophy </p> <p>https://www.myotonic.org/sites/default/files/pages/files/Pulmonary-Support-for-Myotonic-Dystrophy-Patients-During-COVID-19-Pandemic-20200-3-23.pdf </p> <p><br></p> <p>How to wash your hands by Alton Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIwdf3WKe3Y </p> <p><br></p> <p>SCI & U – Hand Hygiene for People with Spinal Cord Injury https://sciontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Handwashing-guide.pdf </p> <p><br></p> <p>New Brunswick Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Public Health) – Message to Home Support Agencies </p> <p>English: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/h-s/pdf/homesupport.pdf </p> <p>French: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/h-s/pdf/soutiendomicile.pdf </p> <p><br></p> <p>Pulse Oximeters: Here is an example of a pulse oximeter. Check also your local pharmacy or retail store for availability. </p> <p>https://www.amazon.ca/Oximeter-Fingertip-Saturation-Athletes-Batteries/dp/B082HCHQNK/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1SCJZW7GITT3T&keywords=pulse+oximeter&qid=1586382404&rnid=5690384011&sprefix=pulse+ox%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-7 </p> <p><br></p> <p>CREDITS </p> <p>Comments </p> <p>Dr. Cathy Craven Spinal Cord Program Medical Lead </p> <p>University Health Network </p> <p><br></p> <p>Host </p> <p>Dr. Kristine Cowley </p> <p>University of Manitoba </p> <p><br></p> <p>Guests </p> <p>Dr. Graham Jones </p> <p>Respirologist - Hamilton Health Sciences </p> <p><br></p> <p>Dr. Janice Richman-Eisenstat </p> <p>Pulmonary Rehabilitation Medicine and Palliative Respiratory Care Specialist - Alberta Health Services </p> <p><br></p> <p>Edited by </p> <p>Matheus J Wiest </p> <p><br></p> <p>Music </p> <p>Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod </p> <p>Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool </p> <p>License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</p>
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