Autonomic Dysreflexia Flashcards
1
Q
Autonomic dysreflexia occurs in clients with what kind of injury?
A
Spinal cord injury ( T-5 or above
2
Q
What can cause autonomic dysreflexia?
A
Noxious stimuli such as a ful bladder or fecal impaction
3
Q
Why is autonomic dysreflexia so serious?
A
Life threatening due to clients extremely HYPERTENSIVE
4
Q
What are the signs of autonomic dysreflexia?
A
Increase in BP 40mm Hg, headache, bradycardia, blurred vision, sweating
5
Q
What should be done during an episode?
A
Place client in High Fowler’s (1st)
check for bladder distention.
loosen restrictive clothing.
6
Q
what is the treatment?
A
Removal of the stimuli
Patient needs to void/ bowelmovement
