Autonomic dysreflexia: a medical emergency.
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Autonomic dysreflexia is an important clinical diagnosis that requires prompt treatment to avoid devastating complications. The condition may present itself to all members of medical and surgical specialties, who may not be accustomed to treating it. It is the clinician's responsibility to have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition and the simple steps required to treat it.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 81 954 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005