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abstract: Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is an acute, life-threatening syndrome of uncontrolled sympathetic discharge that occurs in patients with spinal cord injury at T6 or higher. Despite a high incidence in tetraplegics, the condition is under-recognized, putting both the practitioner and patient at risk. This report presents a case of AD triggered by debridement of a pressure ulcer. To advance the understanding among wound care practitioners, the authors review the literature, describe the common clinical presentations and scenarios leading to AD, delineate a protocol to guide management, and conclude with a discussion of potential preventative measures. ﻿.
authors: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
authors: Rajiv P
authors: RP
authors: Parikh
authors: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
authors: Matthew
authors: M
authors: Franzen
authors: Cecille
authors: C
authors: Pope
authors: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL; email: lisa.gould@va.gov.
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Gould