Cerebral Palsy Flashcards
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What is cerebral Palsy?
A
Impaired voluntary movement or posture and resulting from prenatal developmental malformations or perinatal or postnatal CNS damage
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Q
What are some symptoms of CP?
A
Lagging motor development Hyperreflexia Altered muscle tone - hypertonicmuscles, Poor co ordination Joint contractures Misaligned joints Scissors gait Toe walking are typical.
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What causes CP?
A
Brain injury or abnormal brain development, during prenatal and neonatal brain development
4
Q
What is the prognosis of CP?
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Most children survive to adulthood. Severe limitations in sucking and swallowing, which may require feeding by gastrostomy tube, decrease life expectancy.
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What are some complications of CP?
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contractures, hip dislocation, and/or scoliosis Epilepsy, hearing loss, vision, Mental retardation, ADHD Learning disabilities
