title: Autonomic dysreflexia--a nurse's challenge.
abstract: Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening complication for spinal cord injured individuals. It is one of the most serious emergencies that can develop post trauma. AD provides a challenge to nurses. A basic understanding of the patho-physiology involved in AD is recommended and encouraged for those people who care for the spinal cord injured. The purpose of this paper is to provide a tool for nurses to identify, understand and manage an AD crisis using a step-by-step approach.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Charbonneau-Smith
mesh_terms: D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D012018:Reflex; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology