L2: Floppy Infant Flashcards
Def of Floppy Infant
Etiology of Floppy Infant
Etiology of Floppy Infant
- Central
Etiology of Central โCerebralโ Floppy Infant
- Congenital
Etiology of Central โCerebralโ Floppy Infant
- Traumatic
Etiology of Central โCerebralโ Floppy Infant
- Infection
Etiology of Central โCerebralโ Floppy Infant
- Chromosomal
Etiology of Central โCerebralโ Floppy Infant
- Metabolic
Etiology of Central โCerebralโ 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
Types of SMA
- Age
- Inheritance
- CP
- Progression
Another Name of SMA I
Etiology of Werdnig-Hoffman Disease (SMA I)
CP of Werdnig-Hoffman Disease (SMA I)
CP of Atonic Cerebral Palsy
Which Sign is specific for Atonic Cerebral Palsy?
CP of Infantile Botulism
Dx of Infantile Botulism
Def of Myasthenia Gravis
Pathophysiology of Myasthenia Gravis
Types of Myasthenia Gravis
Etiology of Transient Myasthenia
CP of Transient Myasthenia
TTT of Transient Myasthenia
Etiology of Congenital Myasthenia
CP of Congenital Myasthenia
TTT of Congenital Myasthenia
Etiology of Congenital Myopathies
CP of Congenital Myopathies
Dx of Congenital Myopathies
Nemaline myopathy is the most common variant & often associated with feeding problems
Muscular Dystrophy
CP of Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy
- Examination of Motherโs Face
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
Dx of Floppy Infant
Dx of Floppy Infant
- What items of history to focus on?
Dx of Floppy Infant
- Family Hx
Dx of Floppy Infant
- Maternal Hx
Dx of Floppy Infant
- Hx of Pregnancy & Delivery
Dx of Floppy Infant
- Hx Since Deivery
Dx of Floppy Infant
- Items of Examination
Dx of Floppy Infant
- Identification of Hypotonia
Dx of Floppy Infant
- General Examination
General Examination in Floppy Infant
- Pectus Excavatum
General Examination in Floppy Infant
- Hip Dislocation & Multiple Contractures
General Examination in Floppy Infant
- Cry
General Examination in Floppy Infant
- MR
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 โ-> โฆโฆ.
* Hypotonia + weakness โโ> โฆโฆโฆ
- 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
Algorithm for managment of Floppy Infant