Autonomic Dysreflexia Flashcards
1
Q
Autonomic dysreflexia occurs in clients with what kind of injury?
A
Spinal cord injuries T6 or above
2
Q
What can cause Autonomic dysreflexia?
A
Noxious stimuli such as full bladder or fecal impaction
3
Q
Why is Autonomic dysreflexia so serious ?
A
Life threatening due to client becoming extremely hypertensive
4
Q
What are The 5 signs of Autonomic dysreflexia?
A
Increase in BP 40mm Hg bradycardia blurred vision sweating Headache
5
Q
What should be done during each episode
A
1st place in high Fowlers position
Check for bladder distention
loosen restrictive clothing
6
Q
What is the treatment
A
Removal of the stimuli
patient needs to void/bowel movement
7
Q
What is the most common cause ?
A
Urinary obstruction
