Randomized Trial of Early Hemodynamic Management of Patients Following Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Penetrating SCI injury.
• •2. Isolated cauda equina syndrome or injury at bony level Th9 or below.
• •3. Pre-existing motor deficit secondary to chronic myelopathy.
• •4. History of demyelinating disease or central nervous system autoimmune disorder.
• •5. History within the past six months and/or physical findings on admission of decompensated congestive heart failure (NYHA functional class III or IV, or objective class C or D).
• •6. Acute, evolving or recent (30 days) myocardial infarction.
• •7. Chronic renal failure requiring dialysis.
• •8. Suspected or confirmed pregnancy.
• •9. Severe terminal disease with life expectancy less than 6 months.
• •10. Severe traumatic brain injury at presentation (GCS ≤8) with confirmation of injury on brain imaging.
• •11. A condition that would preclude the performance of an accurate neurological exam due to a prior diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, degenerative condition, cerebral tumor, or mental retardation.
• •12. Non-English or Non-Spanish Speaking.
• •13. Refusal of consent.