1 Safe Nurse Staffing. 2  ANA filed a lawsuit, along with two state nurses associations, against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to enforce standards for nurse staffing as a condition for participation in the Medicare program.
Baclofen is a commonly used drug for spasticity in the SCI population. It has been reported to be particularly effective for reducing flexor spasms. However, the literature also suggests that baclofen may have no positive effect on walking ability or the performance of ADL.
Diazepam and clonazepam. Diazepam is a muscle relaxant that can reduce stiffness and spasms. Because of side effects at higher doses, it may be more useful at night. Diazepam is no longer widely used to treat MS spasms and stiffness, but can help some people if other treatments have not worked.lonazepam is similar but may be particularly effective for night time spasms. Both drugs are 'benzodiazepines' - a type of drug that can be addictive with long-term use, so should not be taken for too long.