Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Pediatrics I - OSCE > Cerebral Palsy > Flashcards

Cerebral Palsy Flashcards

1
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Def of Cerebral Palsy

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Etiology of Cerebral Palsy

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Etiology of Cerebral Palsy

  • Pre-natal
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Etiology of Cerebral Palsy

  • Peri-natal
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Etiology of Cerebral Palsy

  • post-natal
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Classification of Cerebral Palsy

A
  • Physiological (Clinical)
  • Topographic
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Physiological (Clinical) Classification of Cerebral Palsy

A
  • Spastic
  • Dyskinetic / Athetoid
  • Ataxic
  • Atonic “Floppy”
  • Mixed “any combination”
  • Unclassified
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Incidence of Spastic Cerebral Palsy

A

Commonest (80%)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Site of Damage in Spastic Cerebral Palsy

A

Cortical motor nuclei “Pyramidal”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

CP of Spastic Cerebral Palsy

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Prognosis of Spastic Cerebral Palsy

A

Best

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Incidence of Dyskinetic/Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

A

10 %

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Site of Damage in Dyskinetic/Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

A
  • Extra pyramidal motor nuclei “Basal ganglia “

most common cause .› kernicterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

CP of Dyskinetic/Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Incidence of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

A

5-10%

17
Q

Site of Damage in Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

A

Cerebellar motor nuclei

18
Q

CP of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

A
19
Q

Course of Atonic (Floppy) Cerebral Palsy

A
  • Maybe transient then changed into spastic after myelination
20
Q

CP of Atonic (Floppy) Cerebral Palsy

A
21
Q

Prognosis of Atonic (Floppy) Cerebral Palsy

A

Worst

22
Q

Topographic Classification of Cerebral Palsy

A
23
Q

Gross Motor Function Classification System GMFCS

A
24
Q

Morbidities Associated with Children with CP

A
25
Q

Dx of Cerebral Palsy

A
26
Q

Managment of Cerebral Palsy

A
27
Q

Managment of Cerebral Palsy

  • Aim
A

Maximize function and minimize the development of secondary problems.

28
Q

Physiotherapy in Cerebral Palsy

A
29
Q

Orthroses in Cerebral Palsy

A
30
Q

Muscle Relaxant in Cerebral Palsy

A
31
Q

Surgery in Cerebral Palsy

A
32
Q

Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy

A
  • Speech & language therapy.
  • Occupational therapy.
  • TTT of 2y conditions (Seizures - bowel and bladder problems).

Pediatrics I - OSCE (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions