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What To Do if Autonomic Dysreflexia is Suspected

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Autonomic 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.
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Autonomic Dysreflexia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes autonomic dysreflexia in lay terms and can be provided to clients, family, caregivers, or used as a guide to help explain the condition. This handout includes an explanation of autonomic dysreflexia as well as the most common symptoms and causes.
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Autonomic Dysreflexia Emergency Cards

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Many people, including emergency departments and medical personnel, may be unfamiliar with autonomic dysreflexia. This handout provides a template to create an alert card explaining autonomic dysreflexia and an emergency medical information card providing important client information for anyone with a spinal cord injury. This template can be used as an intervention activity to improve health literacy and emergency preparedness.
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