Introduction To Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Course overview

OBJECTIVES After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: 1. Define reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS). 2. Identify the three stages of RSDS and manifestations of each stage. 3. Outline treatment and nursing care priorities for a patient with RSDS. 4. Identify the 6 potential directions for basic and clinical research on new treatment strategies. OUTLINE A. Case Study B. Introduction C. Bizarre Symptoms D. A Three-Stage Profile E. Sympathetic Testing F. Focus on Pain G. Psychosocial Aspects of Care H. Unanswered Questions I. New Research Directions 1) diagnostic criteria, 2) epidemiology, 3) RSD/CRPS model systems, 4) disease mechanisms, 5) integration between basic research and clinical research, and 6) therapy