Dexamethasone: at least 16 mg IV as soon as possible after assessment
Note: dexamethasone can be used to reduce compressive edema from epidural metastases, but is more likely to worsen an infection from spinal epidural abscess.
Consult spine service
Consider foley for bladder decompression
Consider dexamethasone 4 mg q4 hours after first dose
Note: dexamethasone can be used to reduce compressive edema from epidural metastases, but is more likely to worsen an infection from spinal epidural abscess.
Cauda equina syndrome
Spine related
Central cord syndrome
Acute ligamentous injury
Conus medullaris syndrome
Acute muscle strain
Lateral medullary syndrome
Disk herniation 