Cretinism

Pathophysiology

Treatment

Clinical manifestations

Management

Diagnostic studies

Causes

Mental retardation

Thickness of facial parts

Stunted growth

Fatigue

Give Thyroid hormone (levorthyrxin)

Routine screening of newborn using bloodsport

High TSH levels show primary hyperthyroidism

Very little iodine content in the diet of a pregnant woman

Taking antibiotic drug during pregnancy

Genetic defect that disturb thyroid hormone secretion

An abnormal little thyroid grand

Synthroid

Use of low pressure mattress

Change the patient positions

Apply soap nicely and moisturize the skin often to avoid skin breakdown

Cardiac assessment

Mechanical respiratory support and cardiac observations frequently is important

Observe intake and output

Give thyroid hormone

Monitor the body temperature

Assess vital signs and weight

Atrophy of the thyroid gland

Autoimmune conditions affect the thyroid gland

Hyperthyroidism may also be transient and related to subacute thyroiditis

Caused by decreased TSH secretion or hypothalamic dysfunction with a decreased thyrotropin-releasing hormone secretion

Can be caused by hyperthyroidism medication

Hypothyroidism can take place in an infant during pregnancy

Definition

Sever of hypothyroidism in an infant or a child

References

Lewis Medical surgical nursing 4th edition (2015) Brown D, Edward H, Seaton L, Buckley T, and Katherine AK

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