Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) – What Is It, Causes and Symptoms

How to Recognize and Treat Autonomic Dysreflexia: A Webinar with Bev Collins

In this webinar you can listen to Bev Collins, Clinical nurse lead, Wellspect, as she gives an explanation of  what Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is and how someone with a spinal cord injury above level T6 is at risk of this life threatening syndrome.

You will learn about what can trigger or cause an episode of AD such as an UTI, pain or even a toe nail which has become stuck in a sock.

Bev talks through recognizing the symptoms of AD, the importance of why to act quickly and how to manage and treat this life threatening syndrome.

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