Autonomic Dysreflexia Training
This autonomic dysreflexia training course aims to improve knowledge and awareness of autonomic dysreflexia.
The course will help delegates understand the causes and consequences. This an essential course for anyone responsible for looking after spinal injury patients.
AD training is important for keeping patients safe, improving their quality of life, and helping healthcare professionals respond well to AD episodes. You will receive a nationally recognised certificate on completion of the course.
Understand Autonomic Dysreflexia: • Define autonomic dysreflexia (AD) and explain what causes it in the body. • Discuss why AD is serious for people with spinal cord injuries.
Recognise and Respond to AD Episodes: • Identify common and uncommon signs and symptoms of AD. • Explain what happens in the body during an AD episode and the dangers if not treated quickly.
Understand Causes and Triggers: • List common triggers such as bladder or bowel distension and discuss less obvious causes. • Engage in a problem-solving exercise to predict potential AD triggers in case studies.
Plan and Deliver Treatment: • Outline evidence-based treatment strategies, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. • Demonstrate how to manage an acute episode using interactive role-play exercises.
Document and Report AD Episodes: • Explain why good documentation is important for legal and clinical reasons. • Practice writing a care plan and incident report for someone who had AD.
Promote Person-Centred Care: • Define person-centred care and why it matters for people with AD. • Use role-play to better understand the patient’s point of view and how to adjust care.
Develop a Comprehensive Care Plan: List the essential components of a care plan for individuals with AD. • Collaborate in a group activity to draft a detailed care plan tailored to a specific scenario.