Pediatric Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
Why might you not notice a stroke in an infant?
A
extrapyramidal system is active
2
Q
Why does the extrapyramidal system cover up stroke Sx?
A
extrapyramidal system bilaterally innervates the body
3
Q
What is the “ideal” time for a brain injury in a child?
A
3-7 y/o
4
Q
Is it easier to learn for the first time or relearn?
A
relearn
5
Q
Difference in vascular supply of premies
A
diffuse globe of vascular supply
6
Q
Hypoxia most at risk in premies here
A
“watershed” area
7
Q
Preemies have upper/lower extremity problems with a stroke
A
upper
8
Q
Central hypotonia
A
infant finding
has to do with extrapyramidal system
reflexing still bounding
