trisomy 21 and cerebral palsy Flashcards
1
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features of trisomy 21
A
- distinctive facial features including large tongue
- intellectual disability
- 50% have congenital cardiac problems
- low tone
- feeding issues
- behavioural issues
- sleep apnoea
- hypothyroidism
- hirschsprungs disease
- duodenal atresia
- diabetes, coeliac, cataracts
2
Q
what causes increased risk of cerebral palsy
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- premature
- small
- twin/multiple births
- maternal hypo/hypertension
3
Q
what can be present before birth
A
- periventricular leukomalacia
- congenital infection
- injury in the womb
4
Q
what can be present during/after birth in cerebral palsy
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- HIE
- meningitis
- head injury
- near drowning
5
Q
potential health problems with cerebral palsy
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- gross motor delay
- fine motor delay
- speech/communication
- sleep disturbances
- pain
- high tone/low tone
- low bone mineral density
- salivation
- nutrition
- swallowing difficulties
- seizures
- orthopaedic issues
6
Q
social problems with cerebral palsy
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- social isolation
- education
- transport
- financial
- stigma
- independent living
- behavioural issues
- toilet issues
- employment
