Canadian Ski PatrolOn-hill reference
2022

Autonomic dysreflexia

Chapter 16, p. 273

Signs listed in the manual

Initially, no symptoms may be detected even though present

Chapter 16, p. 273

Increased feelings of panic or anxiety

Chapter 16, p. 273

Rapid increase in blood pressure may cause headache and/or blurry vision

Chapter 16, p. 274

Slower heart rate(<60 bpm)

Chapter 16, p. 274

Flushing or sweating above the level of the SCI

Chapter 16, p. 274

Sweating or shivering may not occur below the level of the SCI

Chapter 16, p. 274

The loss of neural or electrical stimulation to organs or body parts, or innervation, may affect bladder and bowel function

Chapter 16, p. 274
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