If autonomic dysreflexia episodes persist after removing potential noxious stimuli, what is the urgent action?

If autonomic dysreflexia episodes persist after removing potential noxious stimuli, what is the urgent action?

• A. Call 911
• B. Administer antihypertensive meds as prescribed
• C. Continue monitoring and recheck later
• D. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

Answer: (A)

Autonomic dysreflexia is a medical emergency. When an episode continues after removing obvious triggers, the risk of dangerous blood pressure rise and complications (like stroke or organ damage) is high, so professional medical evaluation and treatment are needed immediately. The fastest, most appropriate action is to call emergency services so clinicians can assess, monitor, and manage the hypertension with appropriate interventions. Meanwhile, keep the patient upright to help lower blood pressure and continue checking for persistent triggers, but avoid Trendelenburg position, which can worsen the situation. Do not delay seeking help or rely on self-administered meds unless explicitly instructed by medical personnel.

Autonomic dysreflexia is a medical emergency. When an episode continues after removing obvious triggers, the risk of dangerous blood pressure rise and complications (like stroke or organ damage) is high, so professional medical evaluation and treatment are needed immediately. The fastest, most appropriate action is to call emergency services so clinicians can assess, monitor, and manage the hypertension with appropriate interventions. Meanwhile, keep the patient upright to help lower blood pressure and continue checking for persistent triggers, but avoid Trendelenburg position, which can worsen the situation. Do not delay seeking help or rely on self-administered meds unless explicitly instructed by medical personnel.