Lecture 13 - ABI in children

Question 1

define ABI

Answer 1

any damage to brain that occurred after birth

Question 2

Besides TBI, what are some causes of ABI

Answer 2

vascular
infections 
diseases 
oxygen reduction
CNS tumour

Question 3

What are some complications with TBI patients in an acute setting

Answer 3

respiratory 
dysautonomia
epilepsy
MSK injuries
heterotropic ossification

Question 4

Name 5 brain injury Sequelae for physical, cognitive, behavioural

Answer 4

physical: balance, ataxia, weakness, spasticity, tremor
cognitive: poor organizational skills, reduced attention, slow speed of processing, cognitive fatigue, poor problem solving

Behavioural: personality changes, social problems, emotional problems, disinhibition

Question 5

What is the acute managment of a patient with TBI

Answer 5

consider respiratory physio
positioning to prevent contracture
mobilization

Question 6

What is the physio long term management for ABI

Answer 6

task specific rehab
casting
gait training
cardio training 
family centred practice
goal setting 

Intervention:

• train motor control - ADLS
• MS adaptive integration
• fitness and leisure
• community/school integration