Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, ListServ Summary, Aug 2023

Rehab administrators answer questions regarding SDR. IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.

Original Question(s): 

1. Does your facility perform SDR?
2. If yes, do you use a self-propel gurney (Gunnell Inc or other similar product) in post-operative rehabilitation?
3. If yes, was a risk assessment performed on your Prone Gurney/Prone cart on safety without side rails?
4. If yes, are there any take-aways from this process that you would be willing/able to share?

Summary of Responses (De-identified)