Transverse Myelitis in a Rural Australian Emergency Department: Case Report

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Copeman, Mitchell, Hulsbos, Nadia and Levick, Jessica. 2025. "Transverse Myelitis in a Rural Australian Emergency Department: Case Report." Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 21 (5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105365
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Transverse Myelitis in a Rural Australian Emergency Department: Case Report

ERA Journal ID124566
Article CategoryCase Study
AuthorsCopeman, Mitchell, Hulsbos, Nadia and Levick, Jessica
Journal TitleJournal for Nurse Practitioners
Journal Citation21 (5)
Article Number105365
Number of Pages4
Year2025
PublisherElsevier
Place of PublicationUnited States
ISSN1555-4155
1878-058X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105365
Web Address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1555415525000480
Abstract

Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare neurologic condition with rapid onset of weakness, sensory changes, and occasional bowel or bladder symptoms. This case report will explore a male patient presenting with symptoms consistent with ATM to a rural Australian emergency department. This case report explores the diagnosis of ATM with further discussions on the difficulties and importance of the nurse practitioner ephysician relationship surrounding patient care. This case report also outlines the difficulties of providing care to patients in the rural hospital setting, along with a focus on clinical considerations that nurse practitioners encounter in day-to-day practice.

Keywordsnurse practitioner; myelitis; transverse myelitis; rural nursing
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ANZSRC Field of Research 20204205. Nursing
420104. Occupational therapy
Byline AffiliationsHunter New England, Australia
School of Health and Medical Sciences
Centre for Health Research
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