Autonomic dysreflexia, also called autonomic hyperreflexia, is an exaggerated reflex response by the autonomic nervous system, which is caused by an irritating stimulus below the site of a spinal cord injury.

This autonomic dysreflexia nursing review will cover the causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment, and nursing interventions for this condition.

Patients who are at the highest risk of developing autonomic dysrflexia are patients who've experienced a T6 or higher spinal cord injury.

Autonomic dysrflexia (AD) is caused by anything that causes an irritating stimulus BELOW the site of injury. However, a bladder, bowel, or skin issue tends to be the most common cause. A bladder issue being the most common of the three.

Signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia include: throbbing headache, hypertension, sweating, flushing ABOVE the site of spinal injury, cool, pale BELOW the site of spinal injury, anxiety, goosebumps etc.

Nursing interventions for autonomic dysreflexia include prevention, detection, and action of the condition. Please watch the video for specific nursing interventions for autonomic hyperreflexia.

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