What is Cerebral Palsy
Define Cerebral Palsy
A non-progressive motor disorder of the CNS resulting in alteration in movement and posture
What is spastic cerebral palsy?
muscles appear stiff and tight, arises from motor cortex
What is a s/s of the extremities?
Hypetonicity or hypertonic or varying degrees on different extremities.
What is the primary goal of treatment?
Maximize functional ability, alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life.
What is the pathophysiology?
It's caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
What is dyskinetic cerebral palsy?
Chracterised by involuntary movements. Arises from basal ganglia damage.
Name a s/s of the legs?
Scissoring.
What will cerebral palsy patients use medications for?
Treat spasticity, decrease saliva production, ontrol drooling.
What are common signs?
Abnormal muscle tone, lack of coordination
What is ataxic cerebral palsy?
Characterized by shaky movements, affects balance and sense of positioning in space. Arises from cerebellum damage.
Name a s/s related to reflexes?
Absence of reflexes or presence of reflexes that extend beyond expected age.
What therapy can be used to help cerebral palsy patients?
Occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy.
Cerebral palsy children develop normally true or false?
False. These children can have severe delays and may have mental retardation. They may miss milestones.
What is mixed type cerebral palsy?
A combination of any of these mention types.
Name a s/s related to the mouth?
Difficulty swallowing
What do nursing monitor?
Monitor side effects of medication and help the patient be comfortable.
Based on brain involvement.
Which type is the most common?
Spastic cerebral palsy
Name a s/s related to cerebral palsy alteration.
Altered speech
What do nurses teach for discharge?
help make sure safety for home care and make a routine for home to have medications and quality of life increase.