Tag: autonomic dysreflexia

Bladder Washout

A bladder washout is a technique used to flush blood clots or debris from the bladder by pushing solution into the bladder and immediately draining. A bladder washout may also be performed when unable to drink enough fluids, or to rid the bladder of certain urinary tract infections.

Autonomic Dysreflexia – Hyperreflexia

Autonomic dysreflexia also known as hyperreflexia occurs when a strong sensory impulse is sent via the spinal cord to the brain evoking a massive sympathetic reflex. Common to spinal cord injury above T6 level (such as quadriplegia or tetraplegia) dangerously high blood pressure levels warrant the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia be investigated and treated immediately…