Autonomic Dysreflexia Flashcards
1
Q
Injury T6 or above
Noxious stimuli- visceral or cutaneous cause a sudden massive, uninhibited reflex sympathetic discharge
A
Autonomic dysreflexia
2
Q
Affects men
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More than women
3
Q
Sudden rise in BP can result in
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End-organ damage and stroke
4
Q
Signs of autonomic dysreflexia
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Hypertension
Bradycardia
5
Q
Features
A
Sweating above level of injury
Flushing skin above level of injury
Goose bumps above level of injury
6
Q
Signs
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Blurred vision Apprehension pounding HA Broncospasm Nasal congestion
7
Q
Priority for autonomic dysreflexia
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Sit up and take BP in both arms
8
Q
Examination tree
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Sit up Notify provider Assess/treat cause Urinary retention? Check catheter- if not, Cath Fecal impaction? Skin?
