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Penn State Faculty Research Expertise Database (FRED) Faculty Research Expertise Database. autonomic dysreflexia. Autonomic Hyperreflexia,Dysreflexia, Autonomic. Hyperreflexia, Autonomic, Spinal autonomic dysreflexia. http://fred.hmc.psu.edu/ds/retrieve/fred/meshdescriptor/D020211
ARN Continuing Education Information autonomic dysreflexia A Clinical Rehabilitation Problem, Patricia L. Travers,MS RN, Key words autonomic dysreflexia, hyperreflexia, spinal cord injury. http://www.rehabnurse.org/ce/010299/auto.htm
Extractions: autonomic dysreflexia, hyperreflexia, spinal cord injury Autonomic dysreflexia, or hyperreflexia, is a life-threatening condition that can occur in a person with a spinal cord injury at or above the T6 level. The classic signs and symptoms are severe hypertension, pounding headache, and diaphoresis. Prevention is the key to avoiding this disease process. This article reviews the pathophysiology, precipitating factors, signs and symptoms, nursing management, and effects of the problem. All healthcare providers must be aware of this condition in order to prevent permanent impairments in clients who may experience it. According to The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (1996), approximately 7,800-12,600 new cases of SCI occur annually in the United States. In 1996, the number of people with an SCI or spinal dysfunction at any given time was assessed to be 250,000-400,000. Estimates are that 8% of people with SCI are institutionalized after they have been discharged from the hospital (The National Spinal Cord Injury Association).
Www.RehabTrials.org - Feature Article page 1, 2 Trevor DysonHudson, MD A good example is autonomic dysreflexia.autonomic dysreflexia is an acute syndrome that can http://www.rehabtrials.org/fa/fa_tdyson-hudson032300_p2.php3
Extractions: Trevor Dyson-Hudson, M.D. A good example is autonomic dysreflexia. Since needle acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into the skin, should people be concerned that it may produce autonomic dysreflexia in individuals with SCI? Very little has been reported on the topic of acupuncture and autonomic dysreflexia in SCI. Rapson and associates (need a pop-up of a PubMed citation here - Rapson LM, Biemann IM, Bharatwai ND, Pepper J, Mustard BE. Acupuncture in the treatment of pain in SCI. J Spinal Cord Med 1995 18:133.) observed no complications while investigating needle acupuncture on SCI subjects. With increased interest in the use of acupuncture on clinical populations, how do we address the risk of autonomic dysreflexia? While autonomic dysreflexia is always a concern, not everyone is at a substantial risk for complications. As a safety precaution, however, clinical trial conduct should be modified to watch for the tell tale signs of trouble. Awareness of the risk of autonomic dysreflexia in SCI subjects, combined with monitoring of associated symptoms such as headache, nasal stuffiness, flushing of the skin, sweating, pallor, or piloerection should be enough to safeguard against the occurrence of this condition in most circumstances.
Spinal Cord Injury Health Issues autonomic dysreflexia (HYPERREFLEXIA). Also, the older the injury theless likely the person will experience autonomic dysreflexia. http://spinaltimes.org/hl_prevent.htm
Extractions: AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA (HYPERREFLEXIA) HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION (HO)/CYST HYPERTHERMIA/HYPOTHERMIA DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS (DVT) ... POSTURAL (ORTHOSTATIC) HYPOTENSION AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA (HYPERREFLEXIA) Prevention of autonomic dysreflexia is very important. The following are precautions you can take which may prevent episodes: If you have an indwelling catheter, keep the tubing free of kinks, keep the drainage bags empty and check daily for grits (deposits) inside of the catheter. If you are on an intermittent catheterization program, catheterize yourself as often as necessary to prevent overfilling. If you have spontaneous voiding, make sure you have an adequate output. Also, maintain a regular bowel program and perform daily skin assessments. Back to Top HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION (HO)/CYST Back to Top HYPERTHERMIA/HYPOTHERMIA Back to Top DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS (DVT) Some patients with SCI develop deep venous thrombosis (DVT), or clots in the veins that sometimes give rise to clots in the lungs. Possible signs and symptoms of DVT include swelling of the leg, dilation of the veins, increased skin temperature, pain and tenderness, and, rarely, a bluish discoloration of the lower leg. Sometimes, there are no signs and symptoms of DVT. There are also no characteristic signs or symptoms of lung clots, meaning the signs and symptoms are very nonspecific, such as fever, chest pain, cough, or changes in heart beat. Although other measures are sometimes used, the most common form of treatment for DVT is the use of anticoagulants, such as heparin and warfarin.
Autodysfre. autonomic dysreflexia. RAS HEMAT, MB;BCh, FRCSI, DUL. autonomic dysreflexiais an acute syndrome of massive disordered autonomic http://www.urotext.com/pages/autodysref.html
Extractions: R.A.S HEMAT MB;BCh, FRCSI, DUL. Autonomic dysreflexia is an acute syndrome of massive disordered autonomic response to a specific stimulus seen in patients with spinal cord injuries above the level of splanchnic outflow. Characterised by excessive sweating, flushing of the face, congestion of the nasal passages, pounding headache, intermittent hypertension (diastolic and systolic), piloerection and bradycardia. 1-Bladder distension, retention of urine. 2-Clamping of the Foley catheter. 3-Bladder calculi. 4-UTI, acute cystitis, epididmyitis. 5-Loaded colon, anal fissure, flatulence. 6-Acute abdominal conditions. 7-Ejaculation. 8-Labour, uterine contraction and fetal movement. 9-Procedures (cystoscopy). 10-Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia. 11-Cleansing enemas. 12-Pressure sores. 13-External temperature changes. 14-Scratching the soles of the feet. 15-Skin lesions e.g. ingrowing toe-nails, sunburn. 16-Tight clothing, shoes or leg bag straps. 17-Distension of the renal pelvis.
Autonomic Dysreflexia In Multiple Sclerosis autonomic dysreflexia in multiple sclerosis http//www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve db=PubMed list_uids=11939465 dopt=Abstract. http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/news/Apr2002/MedlineAutonomicDysreflexiaInMS.html
Extractions: Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, USA BACKGROUND Although autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is well documented in the spinal cord injury (SCI) population, its occurrence in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) is not. A dense multiple sclerotic lesion in the spinal cord at or above the sixth thoracic level can cause interruption of descending inhibitory impulses and thus result in AD. A patient with MS presented to our facility with classic signs and symptoms of AD. We believe that lack of knowledge about the risks for this condition in MS led to a delay in diagnosis. METHODS Case report illustrates AD in a person with MS. A convenience survey was conducted among clinicians who provide care to people with MS. The survey looked at both awareness of, and experience with, AD in MS. RESULTS Forty-five percent of the respondents indicated they were not aware of the potential risk for AD among MS patients. Only 10% indicated they were aware of MS patients in their practice who had experienced AD. CONCLUSION Although AD is probably less common in MS than in SCI, this case does not appear to be unique. Knowledge of this potential life-threatening complication of MS seems to be limited.
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