Viscerosomatic/Chapman's Reflexes

Question 1

reflex - somatic stimuli producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related somatic structures
and examples

Answer 1

somatosomatic
withdrawal response
myotactic response

Question 2

somatic stimuli producing reflex response in segmentally related visceral structures

Answer 2

somatovisceral
somatocardiac - pain increases HR and BP
somatogastric - pain inhibits perastalsis of stomach
somatoadrenal - pain increases release of catecholamines from adrenal medulla

Question 3

visceral stimuli producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related somatic structures

Answer 3

viscerosomatic

somatic pain d/t visceral pain stimuli

Question 4

visceral stimuli producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related visceral structures

Answer 4

viscerovisceral

distension of gut results in increased contraction of gut m

Question 5

numerous interneuron connections in the DRG create a complex communication network connecting the visceral and somatic systems

Answer 5

the bottom line

Question 6

a group of palpable points occurring in predictable locations on the anterior and posterior surfaces of the body that are considered to be reflections of visceral dysfunction or diease

Answer 6

chapman’s reflex

Question 7

chapman’s reflexes are manifested by what three components

Answer 7

gangliform contractions (block lympahtic drainage) 
viscersomatic reflex (dx and tx value) 
consistent set of reproducible series of points both anterior and posterior to specific organs or conditions

Question 8

which are better for dx, anterior or posterior CR

Answer 8

anterior

Question 9

chapman’s point treatment

Answer 9

firm pressure with one finger on gangliform mass
move tip of finger in circular fashion for 10-30 seconds
cease treatment when mass disappears or pt can no longer tolerate

Question 10

T/F - never make a dx based solely on a nontender CR

Answer 10

true

Question 11

T/F - never ignore or trivialize a tender CR

Answer 11

true

Question 12

contraindications to CR

Answer 12

pt in emergent care
refusal
fracture - cancer- pt instability

Question 13

side effects to treatment

Answer 13

post-treatment discomfort
drink plenty of water (1-3 L)
rest