Autonomic Dysreflexia Flashcards
1
Q
Autonomía 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 full bladder or fecal impaction
3
Q
Why is autonomic dysreflexia so serious?
A
Life threatening due to clients becoming 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 distension. Loosen restrictive clothing?
6
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Removal of the stimuli patient needs to void/bowel movement
