L7: Peds Exam Flashcards
Where do you start?
- Hx/chart review
- med, fam sx hx
- dev. hx including age of acquisition for motor milestones, APGAR**
- family dynamics, school placement, day-day routine
- ADs/PLOF
- Current LOF/condition, reason for PT
- MEds
- *anti-epilectics, spasticity, attn defs
- allergies
- imaging
- precautions/contraind’s
Exam/impairment lvl
Things to remember***
NEVER assume pt will be able to comply w/ testing
Formal testing often cannot be conducted due to pts age, cog, compliance
Exam/Impairment Lvl
MSK
- ROM/Strength
- Strength→ MMT usually becomes accurate around age 3******
- Posture and Alignment
How and when does one formally assess strength in the absence of MMT?
- Younger than 3, poor cog, lack of isolated mvmt
- Use observation of and description of motor skill abilities OR lack of abilities
- OFten described as “developmental assessment” for younger children
- described as “motor control assessment” in older children
- Use observation of and description of motor skill abilities OR lack of abilities
Exam/Impair. Lvl
Neurological
- Reflexes
- Tone/Spasticity
- Motor Control
- Coord
- Balance
Exam/Impair LVL
Neuro→ Tone/Spasticity
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HypERtonicity
- Ashworth Scale
- Modified Tardieu (R1/R2)
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HypOtonicity
- no assess’s
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Dystonia
- fluctuations in tone
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Barry Albright Dystonia Scale
- 8 body regions → HIGHER= more severe dystonia
When ______ is NOT present, _____ cannot be conducted and should not be
Isolated mvmt; MMT
Motor Control Assessment
(Older children)
Qualifies strength
*narrative that breaks down mvmt of limbs by joint→ describes quality of that mvmt
Coordination note:
- finger to nose
- itsy bitsy spider
- Dysdiadochokinesia (patty cake)
- OR coord assess→ jumping jacks/catching ball
Balance tests to note
Peds functional reach
TUG for children
Pediatric BERG
*No predictive values for these tests for children!!!
Balance must be reported HOW?
Objective and reproducible way NOT just good, fair, poor
Exam/Impair Lvl
Cardio.
HR trends
- Fetal→ 8-10yo=== Avg HR SLOWS as we get older
- 12yrs→14yrs=== Females HIGHER vs males BUT same thing, slows as we age
Exam/Impair Lvl
Cardiovascular→ BP
BOTH systolic and diastolic BP gets HIGHER as we age
Exam/Impair Lvl
Cardiovascular → RR
RR gets LOWER as we age
Exam/Impair Lvl
Cardiovascular→ Lung capacity/Wall expansion
things to use
Inspirometer, bubbles, tape measure, tissue blow, cough strength
Exam/Impair Lvl
Cardiovascular → Endurance
Tests to use
- Step up test
- 6min Walk Test
- RPE (peds graph)
- time playing
Exam/Impair Lvl
Sensation
Things to look @
- Lt touch/proprio
- Vision
- Hearing
- Processing→ thru observation of behavior/parent report
- Pain
Pain scales to use w/ Peds
FLACC Scale (nonverbal children/cog. impaired)
Wong Baker FACES Scale
Exam/Impair Lvl
Cognitive/Social
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE***
Make eye contact?
Have age approp. play skills?
*if old enough, questions related to self-efficacy, overall perception of health, QoL measures→ PEDS-QL
Exam/Impair Lvl
Integumentary
- skin integrity
- Skin risks***→ important for certain pops like spina bifida
Functional/Activity Limits.
Transfers
Mobility: amb, W/C mobiltiy
Stairs
Changes in environ.
Function/Activity/Participation Restricts:
MANY measures
MOST function on functional mobility, motor skills vs peers, participation capability