Autonomic Dysreflexia

over activity of the autonomic nervous system causing an abrupt onset of excessively high bloodd pressure

Autonomic Dysreflexia

Thoracic above T6

Autonomic Dysreflexia is associated with spinal cord lesions at which level?

usually about 6 months after injury

How long after SCI does it takes for autonomic Dysreflexia to occur?

abscessed tooth

Select the medical condition that does not precipitate Autonomic Dysreflexia: fecal impaction, ingrown toenail, abscessed tooth, blocked urinary catheter

a full bladder or rectum

What are the most common causes of Autonomic Dysreflexia?

bladder distention, open pressure sore, fecal impaction, kink in foley, ingrown toenail

What are the noxious stimilus that causes Autonomic Dysreflexia?

throbbing headache, flushing, sweating, bradycardia, blurred vision, nausea, nasal congestion

What are the symptoms of Autonomic Dysreflexia above the level of injury?

pallor, chills or goose bumps

What are the symptoms of Autonomic Dysreplexia below the level of injury?

place the patient upright

What is the first intervention for an episode of Autonomic Dysreflexia?

only after recovery from spinal shock

When does Autonomic Dysreflexia occur after spinal cord injury?

tetraplegics or paraplegics with injury at or above the T6 level

Who is at risk for Autonomic Dysreflexia?