Autonomic Dysreflexia is a life-threatening condition that can cause death. The most common causes of Autonomic Dysreflexia are bladder and bowel distension. Signs and Symptoms: Raised BP, bradycardia, pounding headache, flushing, sweating or blotching above level of injury; pale, cold, goose-bumps below level of injury.
All our staff are trained to spot the symptoms of AD and act accordingly.
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