Nip it in the Bud (Prevention)
The type of supplement a woman takes when they are trying to get pregnant or find out that they are pregnant.
What are prenatal vitamins?
The reason patients have different degrees of neurological deficits.
What is the location on the myelomeningocele on the patient's spine?
The physical assessment finding that can be located on different portions of the patients spine.
What is the myelomeningocele sac?
A large organization in Nebraska, associated with Nebraska Medicine, that is a great resource for those families who have children with complex neurological conditions.
What is the Monroe- Myer Institute?
The fluid that a person needs to consume to live, especially those with neurological disorders.
What is Plenty of Water?
The main ingredient in prenatal vitamins that helps to prevent neural tube defects.
What is folic acid?
Extra cerebrospinal fluid accumulation in the cranial space causing neurological complications.
What is Hydrocephalus?
The position an infant needs to be placed in as to not rupture/irritate the myelomeningocele sac.
What is the Prone Position?
One of the resources offered to families through different organizations for those with children who have complex neurological issues.
What is classes, education, support, socialization, and recreational activities?
The nutrient that those with myelomeningoceles need to consume higher amounts of to aid in bowel waste elimination.
What is Fiber?
An environmental condition that should be avoided during pregnancy.
What is exposure to high temperatures (i.e. hot tubs, saunas)?
The procedure where a tube is inserted into the brain/spine to drain excess CSF into another area of the body (usually the abdomen) to reduce ICP/Hydrocephalus.
What is the Shunt Procedure?
Neurological complications that can be a cause or source of infection for the patient.
What are bowel and bladder difficulties?
The overarching elements needed for the patient to have the best outcome/quality of life.
What are Community Resources and/or Incredible Interprofessional Healthcare Team?
Other than a complete diet, this is the main goal of fiber in someone with spinal complications.
What is to Prevent Constipation?