[goldentxnurse]

any information on a triple reflex with patients worsening in their neuro condition would be greatly appreciated... I can't seem to find it anywhere online...

[hrtprncss]

I've never heard of the term triple reflex? Maybe you're talking about Cushing's Triad? HTN, Brady, Widening PP?

[ccrnjen]

Originally Posted by goldentxnurse

any information on a triple reflex with patients worsening in their neuro condition would be greatly appreciated... I can't seem to find it anywhere online...

I believe you are talking about triple flexion: Flexion at the hip, knee, and ankle, in response to stimulation of the sole of the foot. Typical of lesions of the pons. It is sometimes seen in brain death, but does not mean the patient has brain stem function. Can also be seen spinal cord injuries as it is a spinal reflex. Does this help?

[goldentxnurse]

yeah.. that helps. I was just wondering if there was any research online about it. Some of my coworkers had not heard of it before, so I was going to back up what I said about it... thanks for you help..

[gwenith]

I also think you are best looking up Cushing's triad - and I would ask whoever said it in the first place what they meant.