Management of autonomic dysreflexia.
Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome that affects those with a spinal cord lesion above the mid-thoracic level. The symptoms of the syndrome, its causes, how to recognise it, and how to alleviate it are described. The author explains how patients can be educated to recognise the symptoms of the condition, and take action to alleviate them.
Spinal Disorders Unit, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
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D000465:Algorithms; D020211:Autonomic Dysreflexia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*