Autonomic Dysreflexia Flashcards
1
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What is Autonomic Dysreflexia
A
life threatening hypertension following a SCI
2
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Pathophysiology of Autonomic Dysreflexia
A
sympathetic response in imitated, and parasympathetic nervous system is unable to compensate it
3
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S/S of Autonomic Dysreflexia
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- extreme hypertension
- headache
- blurred vision
- diaphoresis
4
Q
What can cause Autonomic Dysreflexia
A
- distended bladder
- fecal impaction
5
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How to position a patient who has Autonomic Dysreflexia
A
- sit patient up and loosen constrictive clothing (1st priority)
- address the underlying cause
- administer antihypertensives
- monitor BP
