Myelomeningocele
Another name for myelomeningocele?
What is spina bifida
The reason a baby with myelomeningocele would be PT.
To keep the sac intact.
Definition of myelomeningocele?
What is a neural tube defect, in which the membrane, spinal cord, and nerves pokes out of the spinal column, creating a sac on the babies back.
Bodily functions that are typically impaired by myelomeningocele.
To regulate baby's body temperature.
To prevent infection
The level of spina bifida that myelomeningocele is?
What is the most severe type of spina bifida.
The reason an orthopedic consultation would be needed.
To help prevent infection of exposed sac.
To prevent contracture or atrophy of muscle.
What is daily ROM as shown by PT.
The way babies with meyloemeningocele are delivered.
What is cesarean delivery.
The reason the sac must stay covered with saline soaked gauze.
What is to prevent infection.
A common trigger of allergic reactions to keep away from babies with myelomeningocele.
To prevent urinary retention and constipation
The length of time in which myelomeningocele develops.
What is the first 28 days of pregnancy.
To help prevent mobility deficits.
What is letting parents know that it is ok to feel overwhelmed, have mixed feelings, and to grieve not having what is considered a normally healthy baby and to seek support if needed.