Causes
torticollis risk factors
trauma during pregnancy or birth, rheumatoid disorder, neurological disorder (stroke), stress to the muscle
Febrile seizures age
6 months- 5 years
Viral Meningitis treatment
supportive care
Bacterial Meningitis eitology
Contagious infection, wear PPE
hydrocephalus etiology
to much water in brain
Febrile seizures cause
temp, fever, lasts 2 minutes
seizures diagnostic
labs, eeg, mri, lp ,ct
hydrocephalus treatments
Shunt insertion to direct flow to chest or abdominal cavity/ plural space around lungs/ right atrium
Bacterial Meningitis report
report to state and public health ASAP
hydrocephalus infants s/s
large head size, bulging fontanels, downward-deviatedeyes, low muscle tone
Viral Meningitis caused by
CMV, HSV, Enterovirus, HIV
Febrile seizures treatment
fever, underlying cause
Febrile seizures treatment
fever, underlying cause
Bacterial Meningitis types
MENINGOCOCCAL, pneumococcal, Hib, E.coli
hydrocephalus toddlers + s/s
headaches, vision problems, developmentaldelays or poor school performance, changes in personality
Bacterial Meningitis causes
MENINGOCOCCAL, pneumococcal, Hib, E.coli
increased risks for seizures
stress, high stim, not sleeping, drugs, alc,
Bacterial Meningitis treatment
antibiotics, broad spectrum for close family members
Bacterial Meningitis vaccines
Hib, PVC
hydrocephalus labs/ testing
neuroimaging
hydrocephalus caused by
disease, injury, meningitis, tumors, head trauma,
seizures psychosocial
neurodevelopment/ cognitive delays, social isolation, injury, might not understand seizures
torticollis treatments and therapies
- collar, surgical intervention,
- tummy time: toys on other side of twist -can be resolved in 6 months with consistent treatment
Bacterial Meningitis s/s
looks toxic, near cry (high pitched), vomiting, refuses feeds, stiff neck, inability, floppy limbs, cold hands/feet, tachypnea, seizure risks
hydrocephalus if left untreated
smushed brain (dying brain, decreased oxygen/ nutrients) increased inter cranial pressure, seizures