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Automatic Dysreflexia (Hyperreflexia) OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF SPINAL CORD INJURY autonomic dysreflexia (HYPERREFLEXIA) autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, is a state that is unique to patients after spinal cord injury at http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/automatic.html
Extractions: Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, is a state that is unique to patients after spinal cord injury at a T-5 level and above. Patients with spinal cord injuries at Thoracic 5 (T-5) level and above are very susceptible. Patients with spinal cord injuries at Thoracic 6 - Thoracic 10 (T6-T10) may be susceptible. Patients with Thoracic 10 (T-10) and below are usually not susceptible. Also, the older the injury the less likely the person will experience autonomic dysreflexia. Autonomic dysreflexia can develop suddenly, and is a possible emergency situation. If not treated promptly and correctly, it may lead to seizures, stroke, and even death. Symptoms and causes Treatment Prevention
Autonomic Dysreflexia, Spinal Cord Injury Information Pages Describes autonomic dysreflexia, its signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention. Also contains an AD card for your wallet. What is "autonomic dysreflexia?" autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, means an injury levels above T5. autonomic dysreflexia can develop suddenly and is potentially http://www.sci-info-pages.com/ad.html
Extractions: Get your AD Card here! Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, means an over-activity of the Autonomic Nervous System causing an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. Persons at risk for this problem generally have injury levels above T-5. Autonomic dysreflexia can develop suddenly and is potentially life threatening and is considered a medical emergency. If not treated promptly and correctly, it may lead to seizures, stroke, and even death. AD occurs when an irritating stimulus is introduced to the body below the level of spinal cord injury, such as an overfull bladder. The stimulus sends nerve impulses to the spinal cord, where they travel upward until they are blocked by the lesion at the level of injury. Since the impulses cannot reach the brain, a reflex is activated that increases activity of the sympathetic portion of autonomic nervous system. This results in spasms and a narrowing of the blood vessels, which causes a rise in the blood pressure. Pounding headache (caused by the elevation in blood pressure)
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Last Updated: May 24, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: autonomic hyperreflexia, paroxysmal hypertension, hypertensive autonomic crisis, visceroautonomic stress syndrome, autonomic spasticity, sympathetic hyperreflexia, mass reflex AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Denise I Campagnolo, MD, MS , Clinical Director of Spinal Cord Injury Program, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School Denise I Campagnolo, MD, MS, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine American Medical Association ... American Spinal Injury Association , and Association of Academic Physiatrists Editor(s): Milton J Klein, DO
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Extractions: TM A B C D ... Why is it called autonomic dysrelexia? WHAT IS IT? 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? The autonomic nervous system is an extensive network in the body (with connections to the spinal cord) that is important for involuntary bodily functions that are necessary to maintain life, such as respiration (breathing) and heart rate. The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic nervous system (the part that generally excites the body by doing things such as increasing both the heart rate and blood pressure), and the parasympathetic nervous system (the part that generally calms the body down by doing things such as decreasing both the heart rate and blood pressure). Thus, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work in opposition to each other.
Autonomic Dysreflexia autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, means an overactivity of the Autonomic Nervous System causing an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. Persons at risk for this Myotomes Dermatomes. autonomic dysreflexia Spasticity Spasms Temperature Regulation autonomic dysreflexia. autonomic dysreflexia, also known as Hyperreflexia, is a condition http://www.apparelyzed.com/autonomic.html
Extractions: Pressure Sores Spinal Cord Injury Research Autonomic Dysreflexia Autonomic Dysreflexia, also known as Hyperreflexia, is a condition where the blood pressure in a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) above T5-6 becomes excessivly high due to the over activity of the Autonomic Nervous System. Autonomic Dysreflexia is usually caused when a painful stimulus occures below the level of.spinal cord injury. The stimulus is then mediated through the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The CNS is made up of the spinal cord and brain, which control voluntary acts and end organs via their respective nerves. The PNS is made up from 12 pairs of crainial nerves, spinal nerves and peripheral nerves. The PNS also is divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia. The autonomic nervous system normally maintains body homeostasis via its two branches, the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system (PANS) and the sympathetic autonomic nervous system (SANS). These branches have complementary roles through a negative-feedback system; that is, when one branch is stimulated, the other branch is suppressed.
Autonomic Dysreflexia autonomic dysreflexia. This article submitted by Michael on 10/11/97. Email Address When I had my spinal cord injury, I was warned about autonomic dysreflexia. http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/AutonomicF/10.11.9710.29PMAutonomicDysref
Extractions: When I had my spinal cord injury, I was warned about autonomic dysreflexia. This is a condition in which the blood pressure soars and you get a clammy feeling, perhaps with sweating. I was told to use a catheter immediately, since the condition is often associated with a full bladder. I've had only a few episodes, some of them under great stress, e.g. while having a myelogram. A dose of ProCardia under the tongue has taken care of the blood pressure. I'd like to hear of others' experiences along this line. Next Article
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Extractions: Spinal Cord Injury Program Team Leader - Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome characterized by abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure caused by uncontrolled sympathetic nervous system discharge in persons with spinal cord injury. Persons at risk for this problem generally have injury levels above T-6. True autonomic dysreflexia is potentially life-threatening and is considered a medical emergency. Hypertension (blood pressure greater than 200/100) Pounding headache (secondary to hypertension/vasodilatation) Flushed (reddened) face (secondary to vasodilatation) Red blotches on the skin above level of spinal injury (secondary to vasodilatation) Sweating above level of spinal injury (secondary to vasodilatation) Nasal stuffiness (secondary to vasodilatation) Nausea (secondary to vagal parasympathetic stimulation)
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Extractions: var welcomeText=""; var welcomeUserName=""; var ParentUNID = '' var RedirectTo='' formPresent='' My profile Help Contact us Site map ... References Autonomic dysreflexia Printer friendly Send to a friend Add to favorites Overview Full text Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a very important potential complication of SCI. This section discusses what it is, the signs and symptoms it produces, its potential causes and the methods of treatment and prevention that can be taken. An overview of these topics is provided here, and full text can be accessed by following the links provided. What is autonomic dysreflexia and who does it affect? Autonomic dysreflexia is an exaggerated response of the nervous system to a specific trigger, such as an overfull bladder, that occurs because the brain is no longer able to control the body's response to the trigger. This response involves the blood vessels in the skin and abdomen narrowing, which leads to a rapid increase in the body's blood pressure. High blood pressure is a serious medical problem that can be life threatening, potentially causing a stroke or a heart attack. AD is most often seen in people with spinal injuries higher than T4 to T6. In fact, most people with tetraplegia are likely to suffer from AD at some time in their life, with the highest risk being during the first year after injury.
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Extractions: External Fixation Device ... "Plain Language Library" Home Page What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia or hypereflexia is an abnormal reflex that can happen to you if your spinal cord is stimulated. If it is not treated, autonomic dysreflexia can cause severe high blood pressure, which can lead to a major stroke. This is a serious emergency and has to be taken care of right away! A full bladder (most common cause). A full bowel. Any skin pressure. The signs and symptoms are: High blood pressure Pounding headache Blurred vision Small bumps on your skin Upper body sweating Runny nose Chills without fever If you have the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia, do this right away: Raise your head. Check for a full bladder: If you have a catheter, check for kinks in the tubing and drop the bag below your hips. If urine is still not draining, change your catheter. If you don't have a catherter, catheterize yourself.
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Factsheet #17: What Is Autonomic Dysreflexia? National Spinal Cord Injury Association Resource Center. Factsheet 17 Whatis autonomic dysreflexia? How do I recognize autonomic dysreflexia? http://www.makoa.org/nscia/fact17.html
Extractions: Translate this page with InterTran (tm) Deutsche Français Español Portuguese Japanese (Shift JIS) Finnish Italiano Svensk Russian/Ðóññêèé (CP 1251) Nederlands Brasileiro Danske Íslenska Norsk Croatian/hrvatski (CP 1250) Hungarian/Magyar (CP 1250) Polish/polski (CP 1250) Czech/ceski (CP 1250) Bulgarian (CP 1251) Romanian Serbian/srpski (Latin) Slovenian/slovenski (CP 1250) Greek/Åëëçíéêüò Welsh/'n Cymraeg Factsheet #17: What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD), also known as Hyperreflexia, is a potentially dangerous complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). In AD, an individual's blood pressure may rise to dangerous levels and if not treated can lead to stroke and possibly death. Individuals with SCI at the T-6 level or above are at greater risk. AD usually occurs because of a noxious (irritating) stimulus below the level of the injury. Symptoms include headache, facial flush, perspiration, and a stuffy nose. AD occurs primarily because of an imbalance in the body systems which control the blood pressure. The human body is an incredibly complicated and beautifully balanced machine. There are balances to each system of the body, including the blood pressure. One of the major ways the body controls blood pressure is by tightening or relaxing little muscles around the blood vessels. When the muscles contract, the blood vessels get smaller and blood pressure increases. Imagine a garden hose with water streaming through it; when you put your thumb over the opening of the hose, reducing the opening for the water to flow through, the water shoots out at a higher pressure. Similarly, when the blood vessels are smaller, the blood rushes around your body at higher pressure.
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Autonomic Dysreflexia autonomic dysreflexia. autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as Hyperreflexia,is a potentially dangerous complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). http://www.spinalcord.org/html/factsheets/aut_dysreflexia.php
Extractions: document.write(pagetime); Search on NSCIA: Fact Sheets Resource Center Contact Us Find a NSCIA Chapter Join NSCIA Donate Gary Karp Mike Ervin Katrine R. Mayhew Sign up for E-News! The NSCIA's electronic newsletter will educate our membership about the issues affecting people with SCI/D, their families and their related service providers. Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD), also known as Hyperreflexia, is a potentially dangerous complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). In AD, an individual's blood pressure may rise to dangerous levels and if not treated can lead to stroke and possibly death. Individuals with SCI at the T-6 level or above are at greater risk. AD usually occurs because of a noxious (irritating) stimulus below the level of the injury. Symptoms include headache, facial flush, perspiration, and a stuffy nose.
