Development Flashcards
1
Q
What are some random features of Fragile X
A
Associated with epilepsy, ID, autism
Dysmorphic features - long face, large ears, big balls, flat feet
Repeat expansion on the X chromosome
Mostly affects boys but can affect girls
2
Q
What are risk factors for cerebral palsy?
A
Sepsis
Premature
Traumatic birth
Infection inutero
3
Q
Main issues in CP?
A
Associated - epilepsy, ID, mental health issues Pain Feeding Constipation Urinary retention
4
Q
Issues in Down syndrome?
A
GIT abnormalities Cardiac - ASVSD Hypothyroidism Congenital cancers - leukaemia Infertility ID Mental health seizures Alzheimers later
5
Q
Features for hearing impairment
A
Plataeu from normal development
Not responding to name
Not global developmental issues
Recurrent ear infections
6
Q
Hearing - audiogram interpretation
A
Expect air and bone conduction to be same for normal hearing
Discrepancy between if conductive - air will be worse
Sensioneural - both be equally low/dropping
