Webinar – Autonomic Dysreflexia: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

DATE: January 16, 2020

TIME: 3 pm MST

LINK to REGISTER: Autonomic Dysreflexia: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

Bowel dysfunction in patients with SCI is a significant problem that often limits activities of daily living and social activity. The loss of independence felt by those suffering from bowel dysfunction, along with the perceived negative stigma surrounding it, leads to social isolation and a decrease in the quality of life for patients. Fear of bowel accidents also frequently restricts patients from activities outside their home [1].

Patients with SCI have to adopt many strategies to maintain an effective bowel management program. Therefore, it is particularly important for patients with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) to be able to recognize AD during their bowel program. [1] This educational overview will provide learning objectives for assisting patients in identifying symptoms, as well as outlines preventative measures that can be taken for effective bowel care management.

Register for our free webinar to inform and assist providers on how to effectively help their patients manage AD.

Presented by:

Director, Product Education
Margaret Swantko
(602)-385-1120
Margaret.Swantko@alazinc.com

After this presentation, the learner will be able to:

Describe the characteristics of Autonomic Dysreflexia
Describe the pathophysiology of Autonomic Dysreflexia
Identify the persons at risk for Autonomic Dysreflexia
Identify the symptoms associated with Autonomic Dysreflexia
Describe preventative measures that can be utilized to prevent or reduce the incidence of Autonomic Dysreflexia
Locate the resources of treatment for Autonomic Dysreflexia