Hypertensive crisis and emergency
What to do if it is hypertensive crisis and is an emergency:
1
Check for any noxious stimuli below level of spinal cord injury
- bladder and bowel are common causes
2
Remove stimuli if able
3
Sit person up and remove tight clothing and any binder
4
Keep checking BP every 2-5min
Goosebumps usually occur above the spinal cord injury
Resources
These resources can help people who have autonomic dysreflexia.
Medical emergency card - autonomic dysreflexia (AD)
A card which alerts others that the holder has autonomic dysreflexia. The card outlines symptoms, signs, common causes and treatment.
Audience: Patients with AD