Nursing Home Patients Have More Post-Surgical Complications Than Their Peers
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Autonomic Dysreflexia
Can spinal cord injury patients with bed sores develop autonomic dysreflexia?
Autonomic Dysreflexia (or hyperreflexia) is a dangerous condition that can occur with bed sore patients or patients with spinal cord injuries above the middle of the chest (usually above T-5). Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when an irritation or pain (frequently caused by bed sores) below the level of the spinal cord injury sends a signal [...]
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