Miscellaneous

Question 1

What are the major bladder issue classes?

Answer 1

1. Failure to store (hyperreflexia, decreased compliance)

2. Failure to empty (areflexia, hypo contractility)

Question 2

Autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 2

Noxious stimulation below level of spinal lesion
Causes sympathetic response
SX : increase blood pressure, headache, conjestion, cool pale lower skin
Tx: find and treat underlying cause

Question 3

What are the major groups of bowel dysfunction?

Answer 3

1. Constipation: UMN lesion

2. Incontinence: LMN lesion