Pathophysiology
Clinical meaning
Autonomic Dysreflexia applies to spinal cord injury clients: level determines expected motor/sensory loss, neurogenic shock (hypotension + relative bradycardia themes), and autonomic dysreflexia above the lesion. Nursing priorities include hemodynamic monitoring, bladder/bowel programs, skin protection, and rapid response to sudden hypertension with headache. Link SCI autonomic dysreflexia, stroke assessment & tPA window, increased ICP positioning, and Canada RN hub · US RN hub.