Baby, I was born this way!
A genetic chromosomal defect that can occur during fetal development that results in intellectual impairment as well as certain physical characteristics, such as a round head with a flat occiput and slanted wide set eyes.
What is Down syndrome?
An opening through the skin and into an organ or other structure.
What is stoma?
A plastic tube placed within the tracheostomy site (stoma).
What is tracheostomy tube?
Monitor that sounds an alarm if the patient experiences bradycardia or apnea.
What is apnea monitor?
A group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and verbal and nonverbal communication.
What is autism spectrum disorder?
Tubes that drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body outside the brain, such as the abdomen; lowers pressure in the brain.
What are shunts?
A complex condition in which a person has an excessive amount of body fat.
What is obesity?
Used when patient's cannot breath on their own.
What is mechanical ventilator?
A group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement.
What is cerebral palsy?
A surgical procedure to create and opening between the colon and the surface of the body.
What is colostomy?
A person that is 2-3 times over the ideal weight.
What is severe obesity?
Device implanted under the patient's skin to regulate the heart rate.
What is a pacemaker?
Insufficient development of the brain, resulting in some level of dysfunction or impairment.
What is developmental disability?
A surgical procedure to create an opening that connects the urinary system to the surface of the skin and allows urine to drain through the abdominal wall.
What is urostomy?
Hearing loss caused by a faulty transmission of sound waves.
What is conductive hearing loss?
Treatment used for seizures that are not controlled with medication.
What is Vagus nerve stimulator?
A developmental defect in which a portion of the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even outside of the body, usually at the lower third of the spine in the lumbar area.
What is spina bifida?
A surgical procedure to create an opening between the small intestine and the surface of the body.
What is ileostomy?
A permanent lack of hearing caused by a lesion or damage of the inner ear.
What is sensorineural deafness?
A medical device that takes over the function of one or both heart ventricles.
What is left ventricular assist device or LVAD.