Autonomic Dysreflexia Flashcards
1
Q
When type of injury occurs in a patient with AD?
A
Spinal cord injury (T6 or above)
2
Q
What can cause Autonomic Dyreflexia?
A
Stimuli caused by full blanket or fecal infarction
3
Q
Why is AD so serious?
A
Life threatening due to extremely hypertensive
4
Q
What is the most common cause?
A
Urinary obstruction
5
Q
What are the signs of AD?
A
Increase in the BP, headache, bradycardia, blurred vision & sweating
6
Q
What position during the episode?
A
High fowlers position
7
Q
What is the treatment for AD?
A
Removal of the stimuli
Client needs to void or bm as fecal impaction may be present
8
Q
What is the cause of urinary obstruction that common cause of AD?
A
Indwelling catheter that are kinked
9
Q
Other cause of AD?
A
High BP, bradycardia, gooseflesh (Temperature), and headache
