Autonomic Dysreflexia autonomic dysreflexia. What is "autonomic dysreflexia"? What are the indicators for the onset of AD? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
MedFriendly.com: Autonomic Dysreflexia provides an easy to understand definition for the medical term, autonomic dysreflexia. http://www.medfriendly.com/autonomicdysreflexia.html
Extractions: MedFriendly TM TM Web MedFriendly.com What is autonomic dysreflexia? What is the autonomic nervous system? What are signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia? How is it that stimulation of internal organs or the skin can lead to such serious problems? ... Why is it called autonomic dysrelexia? WHAT IS AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA? Autonomic dysreflexia is a life-threatening condition that occurs in response to stimulation of internal organs (such as an expanded bladder) or of the skin, after the shock of a spinal injury has worn off. Specifically, patients with this autonomic dysreflexia have a spinal cord injury located near the middle of the spinal cord (an area known as T7) or above. T7 (Thoracic 7) refers to the 7th segment of the thoracic (chest) area of the spine. Autonomic dysreflexia is characterized by an impairment of the autonomic nervous system. If you already know all about the autonomic nervous system, then skip the next paragraph. If you don't know what the autonomic nervous system is, then the second paragraph was written just for you. WHAT IS THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM?
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Autonomic Dysreflexia Fact Sheet 25 autonomic dysreflexia. Reader Family, Professional. DEFINITION.autonomic dysreflexia (or hyperreflexia) is a complication which occurs in http://www.spinalcord.ar.gov/Publications/FactSheets/sheets21-25/fact25.html
Extractions: Online Services Privacy Accessibility Security Fact Sheet 25: Autonomic Dysreflexia Reader: Family, Professional Autonomic dysreflexia (or hyperreflexia) is a complication which occurs in people with spinal cord injuries at or above the level of T6 (or rarely as low as T8). In other words, it can occur in all quadriplegics and in paraplegics who have loss of sensation at or above the lower rib cage. It apparently does not occur in any condition other than spinal cord injury (SCI), therefore most physicians have never heard of it. For a detailed description of the neuropathology see one of the references in the bibliography. The first episode of dysreflexia usually occurs within four to six months after SCI, but may be as early as two months or as late as 10-12 years. Unfortunately, with the short hospital stays these days, many individuals will be discharged from the hospital before the first episode. Even if they were told about dysreflexia in the hospital, they may not remember what they were told and don't recognize the symptoms. How Often Does Dysreflexia Occur?
SCI Resources: Autonomic Dysreflexia Resource guide includes conditions and complications of paralysis includingautonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia) a dangerous rise in blood pressure caused http://www.travisroyfoundation.org/pages/resources-AD.htm
Extractions: HOME TRAVIS ROY FOR THE RECENTLY INJURED GRANTS ... SITE SEARCH Online or by mail Autonomic Dysreflexia How to Create An Autonomic Dysreflexia Kit Autonomic Dysreflexia Autonomic dysreflexia can be life-threatening. It requires quick and correct action. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers are not familiar with this condition. That is why is very important for you, and those close to, to learn about it. You may have to guide your own treatment by ensuring that healthcare professionals, whether in an ambulance or a hospital, are thinking about autonomic dysreflexia when they are treating you. Pounding headache (caused by the elevation in blood pressure) Goose bumps Blurry vision or seeing spots Nasal congestion Slow pulse (less than 60 beats per minute) Restlessness, anxiety or jitters
Autonomic Dysreflexia: How To Make An AD Kit It is a good idea to make an autonomic dysreflexia kit and keep with you atall times. Any prescription medicines you take for autonomic dysreflexia http://www.travisroyfoundation.org/pages/resources-ADkit.htm
Extractions: HOME Autonomic Dysreflexia KIT It is a good idea to make an "autonomic dysreflexia kit" and keep with you at all times. The kit should include: Any prescription medicines you take for autonomic dysreflexia Anesthetic or lubricant jelly to coat the catheter before you insert it A copy of a dysreflexia guide such as "Autonomic Dysreflexia - What You Should Know" by the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine Autonomic dysreflexia can be life-threatening. It requires quick and correct action. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers are not familiar with this condition. That is why is very important for you, and those close to, to learn about it. You may have to guide your own treatment by ensuring that healthcare professionals, whether in an ambulance or a hospital, are thinking about autonomic dysreflexia when they are treating you.
AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA Information about changes in sexual health and fertility after brain and spinalcord impairment. http://www.scisexualhealth.com/autodysref.html
Extractions: Autonomic dysreflexia (sometimes called hyperreflexia) is unique to people with spinal cord injury above the T6 level and is a condition you should be aware of. It occurs when there is some stimulation below the level of your injury (see list below) that causes part of your nervous system to respond in an uncontrolled way. You will recognize autonomic dysreflexia by these symptoms.. Autonomic dysreflexia can be brought on by specific stimulation in areas below the level of injury. These may include: When autonomic dysreflexia occurs during sexual activity that activity should be stopped for a few minutes. Alternatively, another activity may be substituted. It is important that you try to find creative solutions instead of stopping all forms of sexual activity. If autonomic dysreflexia continues to be a problem or is interfering with your sexual life you may want to talk to your doctor about using a medication that you take just before sexual activity to prevent the dysreflexia from happening. During labour and delivery, contractions of the uterus can cause autonomic dysreflexia which can be mistaken for a condition called pre-eclampsia which some able-bodied women experience with pregnancy. The two are very different and are managed differently. With pre-eclampsia, the high blood pressure is continuous. With autonomic dysreflexia, the blood pressure and other symptoms are only present during the contractions. In between the contractions the blood pressure will go down. Your doctor will be aware of the need to carefully monitor your blood pressure when you are in labour. [See also Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery: link to consumer section on Preg,labour and delivery]
Autonomic Dysreflexia Definition of the term autonomic dysreflexia. Definition autonomic dysreflexiaoccurs in people with spinal cord injury above the 6th thoracic http://backandneck.about.com/od/a/g/autonomicdysref.htm
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AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA Common problems causing autonomic dysreflexia include having a full bladder, Some people have no signs or symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia. http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/cnoteShowLfts.asp?fname=07121&title=A
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CMAJ -- Please Take Our Questionnaire autonomic dysreflexia IS AN ACUTE SYNDROME OF EXCESSIVE, UNCONTROLLED SYMPATHETIC This review describes the clinical features of autonomic dysreflexia, http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/169/9/931
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CMAJ -- Please Take Our Questionnaire Jeff Blackmer s article on autonomic dysreflexia1 was a useful review of an autonomic dysreflexia. CMAJ 2003;169(9)9315. Abstract/Free Full Text http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/170/8/1210
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MOMSCIS - The Doctor Is In Archives: Autonomic Dysreflexia The Missouri Model Spinal Cord Injury System is committed to developing, implementingand evaluating innovative research that promotes independent living http://www.muhealth.org/~momscis/docisin/docauto.htm
Extractions: Because of legal restrictions, MOMSCIS cannot give specific medical advice. The following information is not a substitute for the personal care or advice of your physician. Please discuss any concerns with your physician regarding your medical care. Physicians in the at the University of Missouri-Columbia Topics: Drug trial participants sought Nutrient-dense What it is, what it does, and what to do if you experience it You have a pounding headache. You have goosebumps. Your neck and face are flushed. Whats going on? If you have a spinal cord injury at the T-6 level or above, you may be experiencing symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia. In some cases, individuals whose injury is at the T-10 level or above also may experience autonomic dysreflexia. Other symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia may include: sweating, nasal congestion, slow heartbeat, blurred vision, and nausea. Autonomic dysreflexia is the bodys reaction to misinterpreted sensations (usually painful) from below the injury site. Because nerve messages about sensations cannot reach the brain through the spinal cord, the messages are sent via the autonomic nerves (those not in the spinal column). This can result in an autonomic reflex, which can cause blood vessels to constrict and raise blood pressure. In response to the high blood pressure, the brain sends messages to blood vessels to dilate but, because of the spinal cord injury, the messages are not received. The blood pressure remains high and, if not lowered quickly, can lead to stroke and death.
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