Case Report Open Access

I am Sick, But I Do Not Know How to Complain

Abstract

Autonomic dysreflexia is a medical emergency in rehabilitation medicine. It is an acute syndrome of excessive, uncontrolled sympathetic output which can occur in patients who suffer from spine injury above sixth thoracic neurologic level. If left untreated, autonomic dysreflexia can cause seizures, pulmonary edema, renal insufficiency, myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage and death. It requires immediate recognition and prompt management Hence it is up most important for health care workers to be able to identify cases of autonomic dysreflexia. This case report aims to highlight the importance of identifying and managing in such patients.

Parveen A and Chung WM*

To read the full article Download Full Article | Visit Full Article