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Auto Dysreflex
Neuro Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Life-threatening HTN condition at _____ or above. | Autonomic Dysreflexia; T6 |
| Breakdown between sympathetic and parasympathetic NS branches. | Autonomic Dysreflexia |
| With Autonomic Dysreflexia, _________ NS doesn't know about stimuli and can't counteract the response. | Parasympathetic |
| With Autonomic Dysreflexia, exaggerated __________ response below level of injury. Noxious stimuli, usually bowel/bladder distension, bump in sheet, kink in foley. | Sympathetic |
| With this, pt experiences massive arterial vasoconstriction below the level of injury and that increases the BP | Autonomic Dysreflexia |
| HTN, bradycardia, HA, diaphoresis of upper body and face, pale extremitites, N, nasal congestion, piloerections, visions changes/floaters, feeling of anxiety are sym of? | Autonomic Dysreflexia |
| With Autonomic Dysreflexia, HOB should be __________ | Elevated |
| With Autonomic Dysreflexia, use a ganglionic blocking agent such as __________. | Hydralazine |
| Diet for Autonomic Dysreflexia | high calorie, protein, fiber |
| Blood pressure high as _____ with Autonomic Dysreflexia | 220/120 |