Down_Syndrome_flashcards
Is there difficulty swallowing?
Inquire if there is difficulty swallowing.
Does the child’s face look different compared to previous children?
Ask if the child’s face looks different compared to siblings or other children.
Do the male genitalia look normal?
Check if the male genitalia look normal.
Is there difficulty passing urine or stool?
Inquire about any difficulty passing urine or stool.
Is the child floppy or weak?
Ask if the child appears floppy or weak.
Has the child had convulsions?
Check if the child has had any convulsions.
Are there problems with posture?
Inquire about any problems with posture.
Is there breathing difficulty? Has the child ever gone pale or blue?
Ask if there is any breathing difficulty or if the child has ever gone pale or blue.
What is the obstetric history? Any antenatal screening or problems? Where was the birth? Any drugs during pregnancy?
Discuss the obstetric history, including any antenatal screening or problems, details of the birth, and any drugs taken during pregnancy.
Have developmental milestones been reached? Are there any hearing, visual, motor, or social problems?
Assess if developmental milestones have been reached and check for any hearing, visual, motor, or social problems.
How is the child feeding? Any vomiting, fever, issues with wet and dirty nappies, weight gain, rash, sleeping problems, or behavioral issues?
Inquire about feeding, vomiting, fever, issues with wet and dirty nappies, weight gain, rash, sleeping problems, or behavioral issues.
Is there a family history of developmental problems, consanguinity, or maternal age issues?
Ask about any family history of developmental problems, consanguinity, or issues related to maternal age.
What is the full social history? How is the living situation, family support, smoking, and alcohol use?
Discuss the full social history, including the living situation, family support, smoking, and alcohol use.
