Autonomic Dysreflexia
A syndrome associated with damage to the spinal cord above the mid thoracic level (see SPINAL CORD INJURIES) characterized by a marked increase in the sympathetic response to minor stimuli such as bladder or rectal distention. Manifestations include HYPERTENSION; TACHYCARDIA (or reflex bradycardia); FEVER; FLUSHING; and HYPERHIDROSIS. Extreme hypertension may be associated with a STROKE. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp538 and 1232; J Spinal Cord Med 1997;20(3):355-60)
Spinal Cord Injuries
Quadriplegia
Severe or complete loss of motor function in all four limbs which may result from BRAIN DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; or rarely MUSCULAR DISEASES. The locked-in syndrome is characterized by quadriplegia in combination with cranial muscle paralysis. Consciousness is spared and the only retained voluntary motor activity may be limited eye movements. This condition is usually caused by a lesion in the upper BRAIN STEM which injures the descending cortico-spinal and cortico-bulbar tracts.
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Diseases of the parasympathetic or sympathetic divisions of the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; which has components located in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Autonomic dysfunction may be associated with HYPOTHALAMIC DISEASES; BRAIN STEM disorders; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; and PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. Manifestations include impairments of vegetative functions including the maintenance of BLOOD PRESSURE; HEART RATE; pupil function; SWEATING; REPRODUCTIVE AND URINARY PHYSIOLOGY; and DIGESTION.
Reflex, Abnormal
Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hypertensive
Bleeding within the SKULL that is caused by systemic HYPERTENSION, usually in association with INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS. Hypertensive hemorrhages are most frequent in the BASAL GANGLIA; CEREBELLUM; PONS; and THALAMUS; but may also involve the CEREBRAL CORTEX, subcortical white matter, and other brain structures.
Paraplegia
Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.
Autonomic Fibers, Preganglionic
NERVE FIBERS which project from the central nervous system to AUTONOMIC GANGLIA. In the sympathetic division most preganglionic fibers originate with neurons in the intermediolateral column of the SPINAL CORD, exit via ventral roots from upper thoracic through lower lumbar segments, and project to the paravertebral ganglia; there they either terminate in SYNAPSES or continue through the SPLANCHNIC NERVES to the prevertebral ganglia. In the parasympathetic division the fibers originate in neurons of the BRAIN STEM and sacral spinal cord. In both divisions the principal transmitter is ACETYLCHOLINE but peptide cotransmitters may also be released.
Reflex
Galvanic Skin Response
Thoracic Vertebrae
Afferent Pathways
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
Cervical Vertebrae
Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha
One of the two major pharmacological subdivisions of adrenergic receptors that were originally defined by the relative potencies of various adrenergic compounds. The alpha receptors were initially described as excitatory receptors that post-junctionally stimulate SMOOTH MUSCLE contraction. However, further analysis has revealed a more complex picture involving several alpha receptor subtypes and their involvement in feedback regulation.
Colon
Hypertension
Lycopersicon esculentum
Spinal Cord
Pheochromocytoma
A usually benign, well-encapsulated, lobular, vascular tumor of chromaffin tissue of the ADRENAL MEDULLA or sympathetic paraganglia. The cardinal symptom, reflecting the increased secretion of EPINEPHRINE and NOREPINEPHRINE, is HYPERTENSION, which may be persistent or intermittent. During severe attacks, there may be HEADACHE; SWEATING, palpitation, apprehension, TREMOR; PALLOR or FLUSHING of the face, NAUSEA and VOMITING, pain in the CHEST and ABDOMEN, and paresthesias of the extremities. The incidence of malignancy is as low as 5% but the pathologic distinction between benign and malignant pheochromocytomas is not clear. (Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1298)
Bradycardia
Telemetry
Meta-Analysis as Topic
A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies (usually drawn from the published literature) and synthesizing summaries and conclusions which may be used to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, plan new studies, etc., with application chiefly in the areas of research and medicine.
Phenylpropanolamine
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
Urinary Bladder
Urinary Bladder, Overactive
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Neuromuscular Agents
Drugs used for their actions on skeletal muscle. Included are agents that act directly on skeletal muscle, those that alter neuromuscular transmission (NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS), and drugs that act centrally as skeletal muscle relaxants (MUSCLE RELAXANTS, CENTRAL). Drugs used in the treatment of movement disorders are ANTI-DYSKINESIA AGENTS.
Management of life-threatening autonomic hyper-reflexia using magnesium sulphate in a patient with a high spinal cord injury in the intensive care unit. (1/58)
We report the successful use of i.v. magnesium sulphate to control life-threatening autonomic hyper-reflexia associated with chronic spinal cord injury in the intensive care environment. A 37-yr-old, male was admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of septic shock and acute renal failure secondary to pyelonephritis. He had been found unresponsive at home following a 2-day history of pyrexia and purulent discharge from his suprapubic catheter. He had sustained a T5 spinal cord transection 20 yr previously. Initial management included assisted ventilation, fluid resuscitation, vasopressor support, and continuous veno-venous haemofiltration. The sepsis was treated with antibiotic therapy and percutaneous nephrostomy drainage of the pyonephrosis. On the fifth day, the patient developed profuse diarrhoea. This was associated with paroxysms of systemic hypertension and diaphoresis, his arterial pressure rising on occasion to 240/140 mm Hg. A diagnosis of autonomic hyper-reflexia was made and a bolus dose of magnesium sulphate 5 g was administered over 15 min followed by an infusion of 1-2 g h(-1). There was an almost immediate decrease in the severity and frequency of the hypertensive episodes. There were no adverse cardiac effects associated with the administration of magnesium, only a slight decrease in minute ventilation as the plasma level approached the upper end of the therapeutic range (2-4 mmol litre(-1)). In view of the beneficial effects observed in this case we advocate further research into the use of magnesium sulphate in the treatment or prevention of autonomic hyper-reflexia secondary to chronic spinal cord injury in the intensive care unit. (+info)TENS attenuates response to colon distension in paraplegic and quadriplegic rats. (2/58)
Individuals with spinal cord injuries above thoracic level 6 experience episodic bouts of life-threatening hypertension as part of a condition termed autonomic dysreflexia (AD). The hypertension can be caused by stimulation of the skin, distension of the urinary bladder or colon, and/or muscle spasms. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may reduce the severity of AD because TENS has been used to inhibit second-order neurons in the dorsal horn. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that TENS attenuates the hemodynamic responses to colon distension. Eleven Wistar rats underwent spinal cord transection between thoracic vertebrae 4 and 5 (paraplegic, n = 6) or between cervical vertebra 7 and thoracic vertebra 1 (quadriplegic, n = 5). After recovery, all rats were instrumented with a radiotelemetry device for recording arterial pressure. Subsequently, the hemodynamic responses to graded colon distension were determined before and during TENS. During TENS the hemodynamic responses to colon distension were significantly attenuated. Thus TENS may be a preventive approach to reduce the severity of AD in paraplegic and quadriplegic individuals. (+info)Long-term result of Memokath urethral sphincter stent in spinal cord injury patients. (3/58)
BACKGROUND: Memokath urethral sphincter stents are used to facilitate bladder emptying in patients with spinal cord injury, but long term follow-up has not been reported. METHODS: Case series of ten men with spinal cord injury who underwent insertion of Memokath stents and were followed for up to nine years. RESULTS: Within four years, the stent had to be removed in nine out of ten patients because of: extensive mucosal proliferation causing obstruction to the lumen of the stent; stone around the proximal end of the stent, incomplete bladder emptying, and recurrent urinary infections; migration of the stent into the bladder related to digital evacuation of bowels; large residual urine; concretions within the stent causing obstruction to flow of urine, and partial blockage of the stent causing frequent episodes of autonomic dysreflexia. In one patient the stent continued to function satisfactorily after nine years. CONCLUSIONS: The Memokath stent has a role as a temporary measure for treatment of detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia in selected SCI patients who do not get recurrent urinary infection and do not require manual evacuation of bowels. (+info)Rehabilitation medicine: 1. Autonomic dysreflexia. (4/58)
Autonomic dysreflexia is an acute syndrome of excessive, uncontrolled sympathetic output that can occur in patients who have had an injury to the spinal cord (generally at or above the sixth thoracic neurologic level). It is caused by spinal reflex mechanisms that remain intact despite the patient's injury, leading to hypertension. This review describes the clinical features of autonomic dysreflexia, its common causes (most frequently stimulation of the lower urinary tract) and a recommended approach to treatment. The condition can nearly always be managed successfully, but prompt recognition is essential--without treatment there may be dire consequences, including death. (+info)Tail arteries from chronically spinalized rats have potentiated responses to nerve stimulation in vitro. (5/58)
Patients with severe spinal cord lesions that damage descending autonomic pathways generally have low resting arterial pressure but bladder or colon distension or unheeded injuries may elicit a life-threatening hypertensive episode. Such episodes (known as autonomic dysreflexia) are thought to result from the loss of descending baroreflex inhibition and/or plasticity within the spinal cord. However, it is not clear whether changes in the periphery contribute to the exaggerated reflex vasoconstriction. The effects of spinal transection at T7-8 on nerve- and agonist-evoked contractions of the rat tail artery were investigated in vitro. Isometric contractions of arterial segments were recorded and responses of arteries from spinalized animals ('spinalized arteries') and age-matched and sham-operated controls were compared. Two and eight weeks after transection, nerve stimulation at 0.1-10 Hz produced contractions of greater force and duration in spinalized arteries. At both stages, the alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists prazosin (10 nm) and idazoxan (0.1 microm) produced less blockade of nerve-evoked contraction in spinalized arteries. Two weeks after transection, spinalized arteries were supersensitive to the alpha(1)-adrenoceptor agonist phenylephrine, and the alpha(2)-adrenoceptor agonist, clonidine, but 8 weeks after transection, spinalized arteries were supersensitive only to clonidine. Contractions of spinalized arteries elicited by 60 mm K(+) were larger and decayed more slowly at both stages. These findings demonstrate that spinal transection markedly increases nerve-evoked contractions and this can, in part, be accounted for by increased reactivity of the vascular smooth muscle to vasoconstrictor agents. This hyper-reactivity may contribute to the genesis of autonomic dysreflexia in patients. (+info)Transient blockade of the CD11d/CD18 integrin reduces secondary damage after spinal cord injury, improving sensory, autonomic, and motor function. (6/58)
The early inflammatory response to spinal cord injury (SCI) causes significant secondary damage. Strategies that nonselectively suppress inflammation have not improved outcomes after SCI, perhaps because inflammation has both adverse and beneficial effects after SCI. We have shown that the selective, time-limited action of a monoclonal antibody (mAb) to the CD11d subunit of the CD11d/CD18 integrin, delivered intravenously during the first 48 hr after SCI in rats, markedly decreases the infiltration of neutrophils and delays the entry of hematogenous monocyte-macrophages into the injured cord. We hypothesized that this targeted strategy would lead to neuroprotection and improved neurological outcomes. In this study the development of chronic pain was detected in rats by assessing mechanical allodynia on the trunk and hindpaws 2 weeks to 3 months after a clinically relevant clip-compression SCI at the twelfth thoracic segment. The anti-CD11d mAb treatment reduced this pain by half. Motor performance also improved as rats were able to plantar-place their hindpaws and use them for weight support instead of sweeping movements only. Improved cardiovascular outcome was shown after SCI at the fourth thoracic segment by significant decreases in autonomic dysreflexia. Locomotor performance was also improved. These functional changes correlated with significantly greater amounts and increased organization of myelin and neurofilament near the lesion. The improved neurological recovery after the specific reduction of early inflammation after SCI demonstrates that this selective strategy increases tissue at the injury site and improves its functional capacity. This early neuroprotective treatment would be an ideal foundation for building later cell-based therapies. (+info)Autonomic dysreflexia during sperm retrieval in spinal cord injury: influence of lesion level and sildenafil citrate. (7/58)
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) can occur during penile vibratory stimulation in men with spinal cord injury, but this is variable, and the association with lesion level is unclear. The purpose of this study was to characterize the cardiovascular responses to penile vibratory stimulation in men with spinal cord injury. We hypothesized that those with cervical injuries would demonstrate a greater degree of AD compared with men with thoracic injuries. We also questioned whether the rise in blood pressure could be attenuated by sildenafil citrate. Participants were classified as having cervical (n = 8) or thoracic (n = 5) injuries. While in a supine position, subjects were instrumented with an ECG, and arterial blood pressure was determined beat by beat. Subjects reported to the laboratory twice and received an oral dose of sildenafil citrate (25-100 mg) or no medication. Penile vibratory stimulation was performed using a handheld vibrator to the point of ejaculation. At ejaculation during the nonmedicated trials, the cervical group had a significant decrease in heart rate (-5-10 beats/min) and increase in mean arterial blood pressure (+70-90 mmHg) relative to resting conditions, whereas the thoracic group had significant increases in both heart rate (+8-15 beats/min) and mean arterial pressure (+25-30 mmHg). Sildenafil citrate had no effect on the change in heart rate or mean arterial pressure in either group. In summary, men with cervical injuries had more pronounced AD during penile vibratory stimulation than men with thoracic injuries. Administration of sildenafil citrate had no effect on heart rate or blood pressure during penile vibratory stimulation in men with spinal cord injury. (+info)Autonomic dysreflexia: a medical emergency. (8/58)
Autonomic dysreflexia is an important clinical diagnosis that requires prompt treatment to avoid devastating complications. The condition may present itself to all members of medical and surgical specialties, who may not be accustomed to treating it. It is the clinician's responsibility to have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition and the simple steps required to treat it. (+info)
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People with spinal injuries at T6 or higher are more likely to develop Autonomic dysreflexia (AD). It also sometimes rarely ... "International Wheelchair Rugby Federation : Autonomic Dysreflexia". www.iwrf.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02. Woude, Luc H. V.; ... The condition causes over-activity of the autonomic nervous system, and can suddenly onset when people are playing sports. Some ...
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"Autonomic Dysreflexia in Spinal Cord Injury". eMedicine. Retrieved 14 July 2011. Flenady V, Wojcieszek AM, Papatsonis DN, Stock ... avoidance of this practice is in the use of nifedipine for the treatment of hypertension associated with autonomic dysreflexia ...
Spinal shock
Autonomic dysreflexia is permanent, and occurs from Phase 4 onwards. It is characterized by unchecked sympathetic stimulation ... In spinal cord injuries above T6, neurogenic shock may occur, from the loss of autonomic innervation from the brain. ...
Boosting (doping)
Boosting is a method of inducing autonomic dysreflexia with the intention of enhancing performance in sport. It can be used by ... Any deliberate attempt to induce Autonomic Dysreflexia is forbidden and will be reported to the Technical Delegate. The athlete ... Legg, David; Mason, Daniel S. (1998). "Autonomic Dysreflexia in Wheelchair Sport: A New Game in the Legal Arena?". Marquette ... Cheating at the Paralympic Games "Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting: Lessons from an athlete survey" (PDF). International ...
Sexuality after spinal cord injury
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Hyperreflexia
... see autonomic dysreflexia). Standard stimuli like the filling of the bladder can cause excessive responses from the nervous ...
Ganglionic blocker
... such as aortic dissection or autonomic dysreflexia. Cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension with or without reflex tachycardia ... Some substances can exhibit both stimulating and blocking effects on autonomic ganglia, depending on dosage and/or duration of ... nicotinic receptors are found within the ganglia of the autonomic nervous system, allowing outgoing signals to be transmitted ... is a type of medication that inhibits transmission between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous ...
Mitrofanoff procedure
The procedure is sometimes recommended for those with spinal cord injuries who have severe autonomic dysreflexia. Wheelchair ... to urethral catheterization and is sometimes used by people with urethral damage or by those with severe autonomic dysreflexia ...
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Spinal cord injury
One condition that occurs typically in lesions above the T6 level is autonomic dysreflexia (AD), in which the blood pressure ... which could trigger autonomic dysreflexia or damage the bladder permanently. The use of intermittent catheterization to empty ... Other autonomic functions may also be disrupted. For example, problems with body temperature regulation mostly occur in ... Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the parts of the body served by the spinal ...
Pressure ulcer
Some complications include autonomic dysreflexia, bladder distension, bone infection, pyarthroses, sepsis, amyloidosis, anemia ...
AD (disambiguation)
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Mecamylamine
... with a pKaH of 11.2 Mecamylamine has been used as an orally-active ganglionic blocker in treating autonomic dysreflexia and ...
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Doping
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Hyperhidrosis
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Tetraplegia
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Autonomic dysreflexia
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Hyperhidrosis
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Tetraplegia
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Autonomic Dysreflexia from Bladder Spasms
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Autonomic Dysreflexia | SCIA
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Autonomic Dysreflexia Causes Chronic Immune Suppression after Spinal Cord Injury | Journal of Neuroscience
Autonomic Dysreflexia Causes Chronic Immune Suppression after Spinal Cord Injury. Yi Zhang, Zhen Guan, Brenda Reader, Todd ... Autonomic Dysreflexia Causes Chronic Immune Suppression after Spinal Cord Injury. Yi Zhang, Zhen Guan, Brenda Reader, Todd ... 1996) Silent autonomic dysreflexia during voiding in men with spinal cord injuries. J Urol 155:519-522, doi:10.1016/S0022-5347( ... 1998) Autonomic dysreflexia during urodynamics. Spinal Cord 36:756-760, doi:10.1038/sj.sc.3100684, pmid:9848482. ...
Prazosin Vibrostimulation Autonomic Dysreflexia and Spinal Cord Injury Study - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
Prazosin Vibrostimulation Autonomic Dysreflexia and Spinal Cord Injury Study. The safety and scientific validity of this study ... Autonomic Dysreflexia. Spinal Cord Diseases. Central Nervous System Diseases. Nervous System Diseases. Trauma, Nervous System. ... Prophylactic Value of Prazosin in Reducing the Objective and Subjective Measures of Autonomic Dysreflexia Provoked by ... spasms and autonomic dysreflexia (AD). Currently we are looking at predictive measurements for AD during ejaculation in a ...
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? | Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as hyperreflexia, can be a medical emergency that affects people with spinal cord ... Many people with spinal cord injuries will experience autonomic dysreflexia. Most do not need emergency care once they have ... For more information about autonomic dysreflexia, contact your health care provider. If you believe your child may be ...
Spinal Cord Injury: Autonomic Dysreflexia - WellSpan Health Library
Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome in which there is a sudden onset of excessively high blood pressure. It is more common in ... If you feel you have autonomic dysreflexia:. *Sit up straight, or raise your head so you are looking straight ahead. If you can ... Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome in which there is a sudden onset of excessively high blood pressure. It is more common in ... Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when something happens to your body below the level of your injury. This can be a pain or irritant ...
Minocycline reduces the severity of autonomic dysreflexia after experimental spinal cord injury.
... and ultimately reduces the severity of autonomic dysreflexia. Finally, we show that autonomic dysreflexia is a more sensitive ... Minocycline reduces the severity of autonomic dysreflexia after experimental spinal cord injury. Squair JW, Ruiz I, Phillips AA ... autonomic dysreflexia) and motor behavior. Here, we show that minocycline reduces lesion area, increases the number of ...
Autonomic Dysreflexia after Spinal Cord Injury | ICORD
Autonomic Dysreflexia after Spinal Cord Injury. July 18th, 2013. , 0 comments By Jennifer Pisarek ... Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life threatening complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). Individuals with SCI at ... 2010). Recurrent autonomic dysreflexia exacerbates vascular dysfunction after spinal cord injury. The Spine Journal, 10 (12), ...
Autonomic dysreflexia
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Fesoterodine for Amelioration of Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) Following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) - Full Text View -...
Fesoterodine for Amelioration of Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) Following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The safety and scientific ... Autonomic Dysreflexia. Wounds and Injuries. Spinal Cord Diseases. Central Nervous System Diseases. Nervous System Diseases. ... Autonomic Dysreflexia. Urodynamic Studies. 24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring. Cerebral Blood Flow. ... This study will be investigating the effects of fesoterodine on autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in patients with spinal cord ...
Fatal collapse due to autonomic dysreflexia during manual self-evacuat | IMCRJ
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AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA AFTER BRAINSTEM TUMOR RESECTION: A Case Report
Autonomic dysreflexia after brainstem tumor resection. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 1993;72:395-397.Autonomic dysreflexia is a poorly ... Autonomic dysreflexia was elicited as a consequence of the noxious input of the gastric ulcer. In other cases of brainstem ... unrecognized episodes of autonomic dysreflexia may occur. This case also indicates that sympathetic supraspinal control is ... Postoperatively he exhibited signs of autonomic failure. He later developed recurrent paroxysmal episodes of abdominal pain, ...
Autonomic dysreflexia | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a life-threatening condition prevalent amongst patients with high spinal cord injury (SCI) and ... Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a life-threatening condition prevalent amongst patients with high spinal cord injury (SCI) and ... 6. Karlsson AK: Autonomic dysreflexia. Spinal Cord 37:383-391, 1999. *7. Krassioukov A, Claydon VE: The clinical problems in ... 3. Curt A, Nitsche B, Rodic B, Schurch B, Dietz V: Assessment of autonomic dysreflexia in patients with spinal cord injury. J ...
Paradoxical effects of continuous high dose gabapentin treatment on autonomic dysreflexia after complete spinal cord injury.
... can have profound effects on the autonomic and cardiovascular systems, notably with injuries above high-thor... ... Paradoxical effects of continuous high dose gabapentin treatment on autonomic dysreflexia after complete spinal cord injury. ... Paradoxical effects of continuous high dose gabapentin treatment on autonomic dysreflexia after complete spinal cord injury.. * ... Paradoxical effects of continuous high dose gabapentin treatment on autonomic dysreflexia after complete spinal cord injury. ...
Head Nurse: Mucus, autonomic dysreflexia, and vaguely irritated bovines.
Autonomic Dysreflexia Here beginneth the first lesson: autonomic dysreflexia is, according to Tabers Cyclopedic Medical ... Mucus, autonomic dysreflexia, and vaguely irritated bovines. Mucus I have a cold. Or a sinus infection; I cant tell which. All ... At about one oclock, this poor guy went into an almost-endless cycle of autonomic dysreflexia. His bladder wasnt full, he ...
Soluble TNFα Signaling within the Spinal Cord Contributes to the Development of Autonomic Dysreflexia and Ensuing Vascular and...
A major contributor to these is autonomic dysreflexia (AD), an amplified reaction of the autonomic nervous system (hallmarked ... A major contributor to these is autonomic dysreflexia (AD), an amplified reaction of the autonomic nervous system (hallmarked ... Soluble TNFα Signaling within the Spinal Cord Contributes to the Development of Autonomic Dysreflexia and Ensuing Vascular and ... SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), a disorder that develops after spinal cord injury (SCI) and is hallmarked by ...
Updated: BOTOX for neurogenic bladder and prevention of autonomic dysreflexia following spinal cord injury | ICORD
Updated: BOTOX for neurogenic bladder and prevention of autonomic dysreflexia following spinal cord injury. Researcher(s): Dr. ... Have a known history of autonomic dysreflexia,. *Have good hand function and are currently intermittently catheterizing or have ... Updated: BOTOX for neurogenic bladder and prevention of autonomic dysreflexia following spinal cord injury ... bladder dysfunctions are commonly associated with life threatening episodes of hypertension known as autonomic dysreflexia (AD ...
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Bladder10
- I have only experienced autonomic dysreflexia twice since he took me off of the bladder spasm medication. (rutgers.edu)
- The consequences of sexual activity in the spinal cord injured (SCI) population include responses beyond the voluntary control of the person with SCI such as bladder and bowel issues, spasms and autonomic dysreflexia (AD). (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Urinary bladder dysfunctions are commonly associated with life threatening episodes of hypertension known as autonomic dysreflexia (AD). (icord.org)
- If your bladder has not triggered the episode of autonomic dysreflexia, the cause may be your Bowel. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
- The most common cause of autonomic dysreflexia is bladder-related. (spinalpedia.com)
- A clogged or kinked catheter, an over-full catheter bag, a urinary tract infection, or a bladder stone can cause autonomic dysreflexia. (spinalpedia.com)
- 1. Head H, Riddoch G. The autonomic bladder, excessive sweating and some other reflex conditions in gross injuries of the spinal cord. (tci-thaijo.org)
- It is important to avoid stimuli that can lead to autonomic dysreflexia, such as distension or manipulation of the vagina, bladder, urethra, or bowel. (acog.org)
- Children with SCI experience multiple health care problems including autonomic instability, complications of immobility and bowel or bladder dysfunction. (rch.org.au)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is caused by a damaging event below the level of injury, such as bowel impaction, bladder distension, or pressure sores. (spineuniverse.com)
Hyperreflexia9
- Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD), also known as Hyperreflexia, is a potentially dangerous complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). (makoa.org)
- Clinical Reports: Autonomic hyperreflexia in spinal cord injured patients during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. (springer.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as hyperreflexia, can be a medical emergency that affects people with spinal cord injuries above T6. (gillettechildrens.org)
- Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, means an over-activity of the autonomic nervous system causing an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. (helpinghandshomecare.co.uk)
- 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. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
- Since not all physicians are familiar with autonomic dysreflexia (Hyperreflexia) and its treatment, you should carry a card in your billfold that describes the condition and the treatment required. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
- It's also referred to as autonomic hyperreflexia. (mbbch.com)
- Autonomic hyperreflexia during cystoscopy in patients with high spinal cord injuries. (tci-thaijo.org)
- METHODS: A systematic review was conducted from PubMed search using AD/ autonomic hyperreflexia and spinal cord injury (SCI). (storzmedical.com)
Complications6
- Complications associated with autonomic dysreflexia result directly from sustained, severe peripheral hypertension. (medscape.com)
- Untreated episodes of autonomic dysreflexia may have grave consequences, including intracranial hemorrhage, cardiac complications, retinal detachment, cerebral edema leading to seizures, coma and death 14 . (radiopaedia.org)
- Treatment of Autonomic Dysreflexia must be initiated quickly to prevent complications. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
- Considering the health risks associated with autonomic dysreflexia, such as seizures, stroke, retinal bleeding, or even death, we recommend both continuous cardiovascular monitoring during urodynamic investigation in all spinal cord-injured patients with emphasis on those with cervical lesions, and appropriate neurogenic detrusor overactivity treatment to reduce the probability of potentially life-threatening complications. (biomedcentral.com)
- 5. Vaidyanathan S, Soni B, Oo T, Hughes P, Singh G, Pulya K. Autonomic dysreflexia in a tetraplegic patient due to a blocked urethral catheter: spinal cord injury patients with lesions above T-6 require prompt treatment of an obstructed urinary catheter to prevent life-threatening complications of autonomic dysreflexia. (irjns.org)
- Common complications affecting women with SCIs include urinary tract infections, decubital ulcers, impaired pulmonary function, and autonomic dysreflexia. (acog.org)
Experience autonomic dysreflexia3
- Acute SCI patients may also experience autonomic dysreflexia, a condition characterized by transient episodes of hypertension and imbalanced reflex sympathetic discharge in response to stimulation below the level of injury. (scireproject.com)
- Also, the older the injury the less likely the person will experience autonomic dysreflexia. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
- When you experience autonomic dysreflexia, you'll know when your blood pressure is no longer in your baseline and increases by 20 mm Hg or above. (spinalpedia.com)
Hypertension11
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also previously known as mass reflex, is a potential medical emergency classically characterized by uncontrolled hypertension and bradycardia, although tachycardia is known to commonly occur. (wikipedia.org)
- This is a preliminary study of the antihypertensive drug mecamylamine, used in the specific circumstance of hypertension caused by autonomic dysreflexia (AD), a condition that affects people with spinal cord injury (SCI). (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is a potentially dangerous and, in rare cases, lethal clinical syndrome that develops in individuals with spinal cord injury , resulting in acute, uncontrolled hypertension. (medscape.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia causes an imbalanced reflex sympathetic discharge, leading to potentially life-threatening hypertension. (medscape.com)
- Am J Phys Med Rehabil 1993;72:395-397.Autonomic dysreflexia is a poorly understood entity, typically occurring in the spinal cord-injured patient, with paroxysmal hypertension, bradycardia, severe throbbing headache, anxiety and sweating above the level of the lesion. (ovid.com)
- 113083 Authors: Eldahan KC, Williams HC, Cox DH, Gollihue JL, Patel SP, Rabchevsky AG Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) can have profound effects on the autonomic and cardiovascular systems, notably with injuries above high-thoracic levels that result in the development of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) characterized by volatile hypertension in response to exaggerated sympathetic reflexes triggered by afferent stimulation below the injury level. (medworm.com)
- A major contributor to these is autonomic dysreflexia (AD), an amplified reaction of the autonomic nervous system (hallmarked by severe hypertension) in response to sensory stimuli below the injury. (nih.gov)
- SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), a disorder that develops after spinal cord injury (SCI) and is hallmarked by sudden, extreme hypertension, contributes to cardiovascular disease and susceptibility to infection, respectively, two leading causes of mortality and morbidity in SCI patients. (nih.gov)
- Similarly, spinal cord injuries above thoracic level 6 (T6) are associated with episodic bouts of life-threatening hypertension as part of a condition known as autonomic dysreflexia (AD). (atsbio.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia AD is a potential life threatening condition characterized by episodic vascular hypertension often with bradycardia that develops in most people with a spinal cord injury SCI above thoracic spinal level T5. (dtic.mil)
- For the management of hypertension in autonomic dysreflexia , captopril appears to be one of the safe and effective methods in patients with SCI. (bvsalud.org)
Common cause of autonomic dysreflexia2
- The most common cause of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is spinal cord injury. (medlineplus.gov)
- Skin-related issues are also a common cause of autonomic dysreflexia. (spinalpedia.com)
Lead to autonomic dysreflexia1
- Sexual acts can lead to autonomic dysreflexia (AD), dangerous consequences such as a sudden increase in blood pressure, severe headache, sweating above the level of the lesion and low heart rate to name a few. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Signs of autonomic dysreflexia2
- The first signs of autonomic dysreflexia usually are a flushed feeling or a pounding headache . (webmd.com)
- The good news is that the signs of autonomic dysreflexia are easy to spot. (spinalpedia.com)
Spasms1
- Unlike spasms that affect muscles, autonomic dysreflexia affects vascular and organ systems controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. (rxlist.com)
Disorders2
- Autonomic disorders and their management. (medlineplus.gov)
- Disorders of the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM occurring as a primary condition. (fpnotebook.com)
Cause autonomic dysreflexia4
- Guillain-Barré syndrome may also cause Autonomic Dysreflexia. (wikipedia.org)
- Mel Dawson, head of Clinical at Helping Hands comments, "There can be many stimuli that cause autonomic dysreflexia. (helpinghandshomecare.co.uk)
- Anything that would have been painful, uncomfortable or physically irritating before the injury may cause autonomic dysreflexia after the injury. (helpinghandshomecare.co.uk)
- There can be many stimuli that cause Autonomic Dysreflexia. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
Symptoms6
- Be prepared to call your spinal cord injury therapist, 911 , or other emergency services if you or the person with the spinal cord injury (SCI) has the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia. (wellspan.org)
- Symptoms such as flushing or sweating , a pounding headache , anxiety , sudden high blood pressure , vision changes, or goosebumps on the arms and legs can signal the onset of autonomic dysreflexia. (rxlist.com)
- It is up to you to remove the cause of the autonomic dysreflexia as soon as you can so that the symptoms subside. (spinalpedia.com)
- Since autonomic dysreflexia can happen suddenly, the signs and symptoms for this condition also present suddenly. (spinalpedia.com)
- When you experience a variety of these symptoms together, it is likely autonomic dysreflexia. (spinalpedia.com)
- During labor, the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia are commonly synchronous with uterine contractions. (acog.org)
Development of autonomic1
- Koyuncu E, Ersoz M. Monitoring development of autonomic dysreflexia during urodynamic investigation in patients with spinal cord injury. (springer.com)
Pressure sores1
- Anything that causes pain or irritation can set off autonomic dysreflexia: the urge to urinate or defecate, pressure sores, cuts, burns , bruises , sunburn , pressure of any kind on the body, ingrown toenails, or tight clothing. (rxlist.com)
Parasympathetic autonomic4
- It is made up of the sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous systems. (medscape.com)
- However, the signals still reach aspects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous systems that function below the part of the spinal cord where the injury is. (mbbch.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is the body's response to a miscommunication between the sympathetic autonomic nervous system and the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system, and can cause a super quick spike in blood pressure, which can ultimately lead to a stroke. (spinalpedia.com)
- When there is damage to the spinal cord, the signals traveling up the spinal cord can't reach the brain, which causes miscommunication between the sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous systems. (spinalpedia.com)
Dysfunction4
- After signing the informed consent form, at visit 1, subjects will complete an interview to evaluate past medical history, an autonomic dysfunction questionnaire, a physical examination (including an autonomic assessment and specialty SCI exam), vital signs measurement, and baseline testing of the electrical activity of the heart (electrocardiography or ECG testing). (clinicaltrials.gov)
- 2010). Recurrent autonomic dysreflexia exacerbates vascular dysfunction after spinal cord injury. (icord.org)
- In patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction due to spinal cord injury, autonomic dysreflexia is independently predicted by lesion level and presence of neurogenic detrusor overactivity. (biomedcentral.com)
- This results in dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which then prevents proper communication between the body and brain above the injury level. (spineuniverse.com)
Urodynamic investigation5
- However, neurogenic detrusor overactivity and urodynamic investigation are known to be leading triggers of autonomic dysreflexia. (biomedcentral.com)
- Therefore, we aimed to determine predictors of autonomic dysreflexia in individuals with spinal cord injury during urodynamic investigation. (biomedcentral.com)
- We used logistic regression to reveal predictors of autonomic dysreflexia during urodynamic investigation. (biomedcentral.com)
- We found that level of injury and presence of neurogenic detrusor overactivity were the only two independent significant predictors for autonomic dysreflexia during urodynamic investigation. (biomedcentral.com)
- A lesion at spinal segment T6 or above (odds ratio (OR) 5.5, 95% CI 3.2-9.4) compared to one at T7 or below, and presence of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (OR 2.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.4-4.9) were associated with a significant increased odds of autonomic dysreflexia during urodynamic investigation. (biomedcentral.com)
Sympathetic nervou1
- Here beginneth the first lesson: autonomic dysreflexia is, according to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, a condition commonly seen in persons with an upper spinal cord injury that is caused by massive discharge of sympathetic reflexes from the sympathetic nervous system. (blogspot.com)
Prevention2
- As discussed in our review, the mainstay of autonomic treatment and prevention is to avoid modifiable triggers. (springer.com)
- Prevention of Autonomic Dysreflexia is very important. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
Severity5
- Liu N, Fougere R, Zhou M, Nigro M, Krassioukov A. Autonomic dysreflexia severity during urodynamics and cystoscopy in individuals with spinal cord injury. (springer.com)
- Minocycline reduces the severity of autonomic dysreflexia after experimental spinal cord injury. (wingsforlife.com)
- Number of participants that experience a decrease in severity of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) from baseline following 12-weeks of study medication. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Number of participants that experience an improvement from baseline of self-reported severity and frequency of AD as reported with the Autonomic Dysreflexia Health Related-Quality of Life (AD HR-QoL) questionnaire and reflected by a decrease in score. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Conversely, transgenic overexpression ofa2d-1 is expected to accelerate the onset of AD or exacerbate severity of dysreflexia. (dtic.mil)
Noxious3
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is an acute, imbalanced autonomic response to noxious or visceral stimuli in patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) above T6. (springer.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia was elicited as a consequence of the noxious input of the gastric ulcer. (ovid.com)
- In order to lower the blood pressure , it is important to remove the noxious stimulus for autonomic dysreflexia . (bvsalud.org)
Triggers4
- Liu N, Zhou M, Biering-Sørensen F, Krassioukov AV. Iatrogenic urological triggers of autonomic dysreflexia: a systematic review. (springer.com)
- Liu N et al, 2015: Iatrogenic urological triggers of autonomic dysreflexia: a systematic review. (storzmedical.com)
- Home / Направления и продукты / Урология / Банк библиографических данных SWL / Литература базы данных / Liu N et al, 2015: Iatrogenic urological triggers of autonomic dysreflexia: a systematic review. (storzmedical.com)
- OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to review the literature on iatrogenic urological triggers of autonomic dysreflexia (AD). (storzmedical.com)
Paraplegia1
- People who have quadriplegia and paraplegia are susceptible to autonomic dysreflexia. (spinalpedia.com)
Tetraplegic patient1
- Eltorai I, Kim R, Vulpe M, Kasravi H, Ho W. Fatal cerebral hemorrhage due to autonomic dysreflexia in a tetraplegic patient: case report and review. (parqol.com)
Pathophysiology2
- Autonomic dysreflexia after spinal cord injury: systemic pathophysiology and methods of management. (springer.com)
- A strong understanding of the pathophysiology leading to autonomic dysreflexia can help providers prevent and treat further episodes. (springer.com)
Complete spinal cord i2
- Paradoxical effects of continuous high dose gabapentin treatment on autonomic dysreflexia after complete spinal cord injury. (medworm.com)
- OBJECTIVE To determine the existence and frequency of silent autonomic dysreflexia in subjects with a complete spinal cord injury (SCI) above the neurologic level of T6. (semanticscholar.org)
Syndrome4
- People with multiple sclerosis , Guillain-Barre syndrome, or certain brain injuries can also suffer from autonomic dysreflexia. (mbbch.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is the most significant medical complication seen in women with SCIs, and precautions should be taken to avoid stimuli that can lead to this potentially fatal syndrome. (acog.org)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome of massive imbalance of reflex sympathetic discharge occurring in patients with spinal cord lesion above the splanchnic outflow(T6). (bvsalud.org)
- The baroreflex failure syndrome results from impaired afferent baroreceptive input and manifests with autonomic stimulation-induced surges in blood pressure and heart rate accompanied by distinct signs, including thunderclap headache, diaphoresis, and emotional instability. (aappublications.org)
Paralyzed Veteran1
- The following link is to the Paralyzed Veterans of America website information on Autonomic Dysreflexia. (salisbury.nhs.uk)
Patients12
- Xiong Y, Yang S, Liao W, Song C, Chen L. Autonomic dysreflexia during cystolitholapaxy in patients with spinal cord injury. (springer.com)
- This study will be investigating the effects of fesoterodine on autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). (clinicaltrials.gov)
- This is a Phase 2, open-label exploratory study investigating the efficacy of fesoterodine for treatment of adult patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) with autonomic dysreflexia (AD) triggered by neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a life-threatening condition prevalent amongst patients with high spinal cord injury (SCI) and may occur any time after injury. (radiopaedia.org)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition in patients with spinal cord injury, as it can lead to myocardial ischemia, brain hemorrhage, or even death. (biomedcentral.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia during a bowel program in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. (semanticscholar.org)
- Curt A, Nitsche B, Rodic B, Schurch B, Dietz V. Assessment of autonomic dysreflexia in patients with spinal cord injury. (parqol.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition that occurs in patients with spinal cord injuries especially in the T5 and T6 levels. (medindia.net)
- This article is an important reminder of the risk that patients with spinal cord injuries suffer of developing autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in association with urological treatment. (storzmedical.com)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is the most significant medical complication occurring in women with SCIs (85% of patients with lesions above T5 through T6 level). (acog.org)
- In this study, we evaluate the efficacy of captopril comparing with nifedipine for management of hypertensive urgencies in autonomic dysreflexia in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). (bvsalud.org)
- Twenty-four patients with SCI above T6 were documented and treated with drug therapy in this study whose systolic blood pressure (SBP) was at or above 150 mmHg despite the use of nondrug management during an autonomic dysreflexia episode. (bvsalud.org)
Recurrent1
- Autonomic dysreflexia can become chronic and recurrent, often in response to longstanding medical problems like soft tissue pressure injuries or hemorrhoids. (wikipedia.org)
Urinary1
- The use of stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines which can result in urinary retention, and the use of CNS depressants and other psychoactive drugs can also lead to urinary retention and constipation thus leading to autonomic dysreflexia when in use over an extended period of time. (wikipedia.org)
Urologist2
- Autonomic dysreflexia is common emergency situation that urologist and general practice must confront. (tci-thaijo.org)
- The importance of autonomic dysreflexia to the urologist. (tci-thaijo.org)
Potentially5
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), a potentially dangerous complication of high-level spinal cord injury (SCI) characterized by exaggerated activation of spinal autonomic (sympathetic) reflexes, can cause pulmonary embolism, stroke, and, in severe cases, death. (jneurosci.org)
- Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life threatening complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). (icord.org)
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) can develop suddenly and is potentially life threatening and is considered a medical emergency. (helpinghandshomecare.co.uk)
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially but often unrecognized life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention. (parqol.com)
- Dysregulation of the autonomous nervous system can result in a potentially life-threatening increase in blood pressure, sweating, and other autonomic reflexes in reaction to bowel impaction or some other stimulus. (wingsforlife.com)
Sixth thoracic2
- Moeller B, Scheinberg D. Autonomic dysreflexia in injuries below the sixth thoracic segment. (springer.com)
- Briefly, autonomic dysreflexia develops in individuals with a neurologic level of spinal cord injury at or above the sixth thoracic vertebral level (T6). (medscape.com)
Level of injury3
- An elevation of 20 mm Hg over baseline systolic blood pressure, with a potential source below the neurological level of injury, meets the current definition of dysreflexia. (wikipedia.org)
- And when there is pain felt anywhere below the level of injury, those nerve signals travel up the spinal cord and stop at the site of injury, which unfortunately stimulates the autonomic nervous systems. (spinalpedia.com)
- Remember, any pain that is below the level of injury will present itself via autonomic dysreflexia. (spinalpedia.com)
Injury18
- The first episode of autonomic dysreflexia may occur weeks to years after spinal cord injury takes place, but most people at risk (80%) develop their first episode within the first year after injury. (wikipedia.org)
- Cowan H. Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injury. (medlineplus.gov)
- West CR, Wong SC, Krassioukov AV. Autonomic cardiovascular control in Paralympic athletes with spinal cord injury. (springer.com)
- Lidocaine anal block limits autonomic dysreflexia during anorectal procedures in spinal cord injury: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. (springer.com)
- Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) can occur for people with a spinal cord injury at or above T6. (scia.org.au)
- Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when something happens to your body below the level of your injury. (wellspan.org)
- Silent autonomic dysreflexia during a routine bowel program in persons with traumatic spinal cord injury: a preliminary study. (semanticscholar.org)
- Autonomic function following cervical spinal cord injury. (semanticscholar.org)
- Alterations in cardiac autonomic control in spinal cord injury. (semanticscholar.org)
- Inter-Rater Reliability of the International Standards to Document Remaining Autonomic Function after Spinal Cord Injury. (semanticscholar.org)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious condition that occurs when, as a result of a spinal cord injury, nerve signals are blocked from reaching the brain. (myshepherdconnection.org)
- Welcome to Autonomic Dysreflexia in adults with spinal cord injury. (nsw.gov.au)
- Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious condition that can happen when a spinal cord injury occurs at T-6 or above. (shepherd.org)
- Spinal shock: Temporary areflexic state with loss of autonomic control, and muscle tone below the level of the injury which lasts up to six weeks after injury. (rch.org.au)
- Derailment of autonomic nervous systems caused by injury to the spinal cord may result in fatal autonomic dysreflexia . (bvsalud.org)
- Is There a Relationship between Chronic Pain and Autonomic Dysreflexia in Persons with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury? (elsevier.com)
- The purpose of this study was to define the relationships among clinical characteristics of chronic pain, injury characteristics, affective factors and autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). (elsevier.com)
- Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a medical condition that can lead to serious stroke, seizure, organ damage, permanent brain injury, or even death if not treated immediately. (uab.edu)
Occur1
- In other cases of brainstem tumor resection, unrecognized episodes of autonomic dysreflexia may occur. (ovid.com)
Anal1
- Autonomic dysreflexia caused by anal fissure. (stanford.edu)
Cardiovascular control1
- Neuroanatomical correlates (lesion area, descending sympathoexcitatory axons) were assessed, in addition to an assessment of cardiovascular control (hemodynamics, autonomic dysreflexia ) and motor behavior. (wingsforlife.com)
Stimuli1
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a disease of the nervous system characterized by excessive involuntary reactions to external stimuli. (mbbch.com)
Stimulus2
- Any stimulus to the rectum, such as digital stimulation, can trigger a reaction, leading to autonomic dysreflexia. (helpinghandshomecare.co.uk)
- If you are unable to find the stimulus causing autonomic dysreflexia, or your attempts to receive the stimulus fail, you need to obtain emergency medical treatment. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
Onset1
- 2. Eker A, Yigitoglu PH, Ipekdal HI, Tosun A. Acute onset of intracerebral hemorrhage due to autonomic dysreflexia. (irjns.org)
Headache1
- A tell-tale sign of autonomic dysreflexia is a sudden, splitting headache. (spinalpedia.com)
Neuropathy1
- An inherited or acquired peripheral neuropathy affecting the autonomic nervous system. (fpnotebook.com)
Lidocaine1
- Use of lidocaine jelly is thought to decrease sensory input and perhaps decrease the autonomic response. (thedailybolus.com)
Condition5
- Autonomic dysreflexia can be a life-threatening condition. (webmd.com)
- To understand exactly what autonomic dysreflexia is so you can protect yourself from life-threatening episodes, read on for a thorough explanation of this secondary condition. (spinalpedia.com)
- This condition is characterized by hyper activity of the autonomic nervous system. (medindia.net)
- This module is about Autonomic Dysreflexia and the importance of timely recognition and management of this life threatening condition. (nsw.gov.au)
- Acute and dangerous autonomic dysreflexia during spinal cord surgery is a rare condition that neurosurgeons and anesthesiologists should be ready for immediate diagnosis and treatment of this condition. (irjns.org)