Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) what it is; symptoms and treatment
Online Course
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Wellspect HealthCare
About the CPD course
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.
Wellspect develop innovative continence care solutions that change people’s lives and are committed to inspire users to build self-confidence and independence as well as good health and well-being. The company have been leading the industry for nearly 40 years with reliable and user-friendly products for bladder and bowel management with as little environmental impact as possible. Wellspect strive to become climate neutral and work closely together with users and healthcare professionals to improve their products and services in a sustainable way.