Cauda equina syndrome v autonomic hyperreflexia Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What condition is mostly caused by a disk herniation?
A
Cauda equina syndrome
2
Q
Which condition is characterized by an injury to the nerve roots in the area of the cauda equina?
A
Cauda equina syndrome
3
Q
Which condition is a neurosurgical emergency?
A
Cauda equina syndrome
4
Q
Which condition is a medical emergency?
A
Autonomic hyperreflexia
5
Q
A massive sympathetic response that can cause headaches, hypertension, tachycardia, seizures, stroke, and death.
A
Autonomic hyperreflexia
6
Q
Most commonly associated with injuries above T6; triggered by full bowel/ bladder
A
Autonomic hyperreflexia
7
Q
Which condition is a medical emergency?
A
Autonomic hyperreflexia
