AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA-PRECIPITANTS

SUMMARY

A. NURSING
1. Bladder distension: e.g. catheter blockage
2. Bowel distension: constipation
3. Positioning

B. MEDICAL
4. Surgery: anesthetic induction, intrathecal anesthesia interrupts this autonomic reflex arc
5. Pulmonary embolism

6. Reflux

B. RENAL
7. UTI, epididymitis
8. Renal calculus
9. Bladder calculi

D. SEXUAL HEALTH
10. Women: labor, delivery
11. Men: ejaculation

12. Both: coitus

C. MSK
13. Pressure ulcers
14. Ingrown toe nails

15. Heterotopic ossification

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.