Injuries
The primary treatment for a child with a contusion (bruise)
What is Ice (to reduce swelling and pain)
This complication is a risk of skeletal traction and can occur if the pin site is not kept clean and sterile.
What is [an infection]
This is the typical treatment for DDH in infants.
What is [a Pavlik harness]?
Due to poor muscle control, children with cerebral palsy are at increased risk for this type of joint deformity.
Immobile children are at higher risk of this condition due to lack of weight-bearing on bones.
What is [osteoporosis]?
The acronym R.I.C.E. is commonly used to manage minor musculoskeletal injuries and stands for these four key treatment steps.
What are [Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation]?
The 5 Ps of neurovascular assessment
What are [Pain, Pallor, Pulses, Paralysis, Paresthesia]
Treatment of scoliosis is based on this.
What is [extent of curvature of the spine]?
This is a common cause of hypotonia in newborns.
What is [prenatal hypoxia, Down Syndrome, P-W Syndrome, congenital MD]?
Immobility increases the risk of this lung complication due to poor airway clearance.
What is [pneumonia (or atelectasis)]?
This type of injury would be suspected if a child falls off a swing and presents with pain and swelling in the shoulder.
What is dislocation (of the shoulder)?
Type of fracture that may alter bone growth
What is [epiphyseal or growth plate fracture]?
Treatment for congenital torticollis often involves this type of therapy, focusing on stretching and strengthening neck muscles
What is [physical therapy]?
This corticosteroid, commonly prescribed for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), helps slow muscle degeneration and improve strength.
What is [prednisone]?
Immobility can lead to increased feelings of this, as children may feel different from their peers and excluded from activities.
What is [isolation]?
A common sign of a sprain in a child
What is [pain, swelling, bruising, limited mobility]
This is a common precaution for a child in a cast to avoid injury to their skin and ensure proper healing
What is [keeping the cast dry, avoid scratching ro inserting any objects inside the cast]
This is important education regarding brace wearing for children with scoliosis.
What is [the brace must be worn 23 hours/day and only removed to shower]?
This is a common medication used to reduce muscle spasticity in cerebral palsy.
What is [baclofen or botulinum toxin (Botox)]?
Gastrointestinal issue which is common in immobile children due to decreased activity and slowed digestion.
What is [constipation]?
A common cause of overuse injuries in children
What is [repetitive activity]
This complication, which involves excessive swelling of muscles and tissues, can occur after a fracture and potentially damage nerves and blood vessels.
What is [compartment syndrome]?
This is the therapeutic procedure for clubfoot.
What is [serial casting, weekly manipulation of foot to stretch muscles before new cast is placed, transition to bracing]?
Elevated levels of this enzyme which is released by damaged muscles are often found in child with Muscular Dystrophy
What is [CK, creatinine kinase]?
Frequent repositioning and the use of specialized mattresses help prevent this skin breakdown condition.
What is [pressure ulcers]?
What is [sprain - ligament; strain - muscle/tendon]
The most important rule when managing a traction system is to never do this, as it can disrupt alignment and cause further injury.
What is [remove or adjust the weights]?
This inherited condition, characterized by fragile bones and abnormal collagen production, is often mistaken for child abuse
What is [Osteogenesis Imperfecta]?
SMA is caused by a mutation in this gene.
What is the SMN1 gene?
To prevent muscle atrophy, nurses can implement this type of movement for children who cannot move independently.
What is [passive range-of-motion exercises]?