Ped Pt.

Question 1

What are the tenets of osteopathic medicine?

Answer 1

1. The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit.
2. Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
3. The body is inherently capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance
4. Rational treatment is based upon an understanding and application of the above.

Question 2

What techniques are good for kids (regardless of age)?

Answer 2

ART

MFR

FPR

Lymphatic

BLT

Cranial

Question 3

What comes out of the Jugular foramen? hypoglossal canal?

Answer 3

a. CN IX, X, XI
b. CN XII

*compression of the jugular foramen may cause SD of tongue motion, intestinal peristalsis, SCM/Trap motion

Question 4

When do the fontanelles close?

Answer 4

anterior - 12-36 mo

posterior - 2-3 mo

sphenoid - 6 mo

mastoid - 6-18 mo

Question 5

What cranial dysfunction is most likely in infants?

Answer 5

occiput

Question 6

What cranial SD can cause OM?

Answer 6

temporal internally rotated

Question 7

What most be ruled out prior to OMM tx?

Answer 7

craniosynotosis

Question 8

What should you do first for an asthma attack?

Answer 8

albuterol, then rib raising (the OMM equal to albuterol)