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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