What To Do if Autonomic Dysreflexia is Suspected
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AdultDiscipline:
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Spinal Cord InjuryAutonomic dysreflexia is a life-threatening condition and if you don’t know how to respond when someone presents with this condition, it can be very scary. This handout answers the question, “What do you do if autonomic dysreflexia is suspected?” It provides clear and concise steps that can be used by the therapist, family, or caregivers. This printable handout is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Spinal Cord Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What should I do if autonomic dysreflexia is suspected?
- How do I manage autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injury patients?
- What triggers should be checked during an autonomic dysreflexia episode?
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