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.::Cerebral Palsy::. - Coggle Diagram
.::Cerebral Palsy::.
.::Pathophysiology::.
People used to think that CP was mainly caused by lack of oxygen during the birth process.
CP (Cerebral Palsy) is caused by abnormal development of the brain or damage to the developing brain that affects a child's ability to control his or her muscles
Head injuries as a result of a car accident, fall, or child abuse
Brain infections, such as encephalitis and meningitis
.::Interventions::.
Some Nursing Interventions would be Ensure therapeutic communication, Enhance self-esteem, Provide emotional support, Strengthen family support, Prevent injury, Prevent deformity, Encourage mobility, Increase oral fluid intake.
Physical therapy. Muscle training and exercises can help your child's strength, flexibility, balance, motor development and mobility
Speech and language therapy
Recreational therapy
.::Pertinent Assessment Finding::.
Motor Skills Tests: A check of the child’s fine and gross motor skills.
Imaging Tests: Brain imaging tests, such as an MRI, Computerized Tomography (CT), cranial ultrasound or Electroencephalogram (EEG). These tests can detect seizure activity.
Blood Tests: Laboratory tests, such as blood work, which can indicate genetic issues.
.::Medications::.
Anticonvulsants,
Antidepressants,
Anti-Inflammatories
Muscle relaxants
Benzodiazepines
Nerve blocks
Botox
Baclofen
Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy involves exercises to help maintain and hopefully improve movement. It's one of the most important treatments for cerebral palsy.
.::Patient Education::.
Kids with CP often need to see many different medical specialists for care. That team may include doctors and surgeons, other providers like physical assistants, nurses, therapists, psychologists, educators, and social workers
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a problem that makes it hard for a child to control movement. It's caused by injury to the brain. Usually this injury happens before birth. The brain injury that causes CP doesn't get worse over time, but symptoms may start, change, or become more severe as a child grows.