Floppy Infant Flashcards
Def of Floppy Infant
Etiology of Floppy Infant
Etiology of Floppy Infant
- Central
Etiology of Central “Cerebral” Floppy Infant
- Congenital
Etiology of Central “Cerebral” Floppy Infant
- Traumatic
Etiology of Central “Cerebral” Floppy Infant
- Infection
Etiology of Central “Cerebral” Floppy Infant
- Chromosomal
Etiology of Central “Cerebral” Floppy Infant
- Metabolic
Etiology of Central “Cerebral” Floppy Infant
- Drugs
Etiology of Floppy Infant
- Peripheral
Etiology of Peripheral Floppy Infant
- AHCs
Etiology of Peripheral Floppy Infant
- Peripheral Nerves
Etiology of Peripheral Floppy Infant
- NMJ
Etiology of Peripheral Floppy Infant
- Muscle
Etiology of Peripheral Floppy Infant
- Others
Etiology of Floppy Infant
- Most Common Causes in each category
CP of Werdnig-Hoffman Disease (SMA I)
CP of Atonic Cerebral Palsy
Which Sign is specific for Atonic Cerebral Palsy?
CP of Floppy Infant
CP of Floppy Infant
- Abnormal Posture
CP of Floppy Infant
- Frog-Leg Position
CP of Floppy Infant
- Rag-Doll position
CP of Floppy Infant
- Abnormal Movements
CP of Floppy Infant
- Pull to Sit Maneuver (Traction response)
CP of Floppy Infant
- Vertical Suspension???
CP of Floppy Infant
- Scarf Sign
CP of Floppy Infant
- Heel to Ear Test
CP of Floppy Infant
- Hamstring Test
Local Examination in Floppy Infant
Local Examination in Floppy Infant
- Muscle Power
- Deep Reflexes
- Fasiculations
Compare Between Central Causes & Peripheral Causes of floppy Infant in Terms of:
- Muscle State
- muscle Power
- Deep Reflexes
- Pantar Reflexes
- Features
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
- Hepatosplenomegay
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
- Renal cysts, high forehead, wide fontanelles
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
- Hepatomefaly, Retinitis Pigmentosa
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
- Abnormal Odour
Metabolic Disorders
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
- Hypopigmentation, Undesended Testes
Prader Wili Syndrome
Clues to Specific Cause of Floppy Infant
- Examination of the mother
- Congenital myotonic dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
From x & Examination if you found:
* Hypotonia + a degree of strength —-> …….
* Hypotonia + weakness ——> ………
- Central cause is most likely
- Peripheral cause is possible
Investigations for Floppy Infant
Investigations for:
- Central Causes
- Peripheral Causes
Investigations for Central Causes of Floppy Infant
Investigations for Central Causes of Floppy Infant
- Neuroimaging
- Ultrasound scan in the first instance
- MRI for structural abnormality
- EEG: if seizures suspected
Investigations for Central Causes of Floppy Infant
- Genetic
Investigations for Central Causes of Floppy Infant
- STORCH
Investigations for Central Causes of Floppy Infant
- DNA Methylation Studies or FISH
Investigations for Central Causes of Floppy Infant
- Metabolic Workup
Investigations for Peripheral Causes of Floppy Infant
- Peripheral Causes
Investigations for Peripheral Causes of Floppy Infant
- Molecular Genetics
Investigations for Peripheral Causes of Floppy Infant
- Creatine Kinase
Investigations for Peripheral Causes of Floppy Infant
- NCS
Investigations for Peripheral Causes of Floppy Infant
- Muscle Bx
Managment of Floppy Infant
Managment of Floppy Infant
- Main Line
Managment of Floppy Infant
- Physiotherapy
Managment of Floppy Infant
- Occupational Therapy
Managment of Floppy Infant
- Orthopedic therapy
Managment of Floppy Infant
- Chest Infections
- Feeding
- During Anasthetia
- Genetic Counseling