Acute/IPR Flashcards
(17 cards)
which type of SCI is more common in peds?
non-traumatic
(congenital anomalies, SC tumors, infections, vascular malformations)
what is the leading cause of death or permanent disability in children/adolescents in US?
BI
what is the 2nd most common type of cancer in children?
brain tumors
risk factors for stroke in children
sickle cell disease
thrombophilia
trisomy 21
primary goals of IPR
promote neurorecovery
improve functional mobility & recovery
prevent secondary complications
assess & order appropriate DME
perform caregiver training for d/c prep
outcome measures for IPR peds
pediatric balance scale
6 MWT
10 MWT
TUG
ASIA is difficult to classify in children ___ or younger
6 yo
common comorbidity of SCI pts
TBI
potential complications of peds SCI
autonomic dysreflexia
orthostatic hypotension
pressure injuries
thermoregulatory dysfunction
treatment considerations for Rancho 1-3
facilitate upright position
supported standing
treatment considerations for Rancho 4-5
automatic motor! (crawling, sit<>stand, walking)
follow child’s lead
treatment considerations for Rancho 6-10
higher level gross motor tasks
command following
which stander will help prevent hip dysplasia?
easy stand zing
- has 30 deg hip abd mast
which stander can accommodate for any type of contracture?
easy stand bantam
the rifton mobile stander can only acomodate for ___ contractures
ankle
which bathing chair has more postural support?
rifton HTS
what is a focused rigidity cast?
- semi-rigid cast to mimic solid AFO
- supports knee during ST phase, prevents knee hyperextension, assist with DF at swing
- allows walking for longer w/o pain or clonus (neurorecovery)
- protect knee joints
