Secondary Conditions
Cerebral Palsy is associated with other conditions such as ______?
1) Visual and hearing impairments
2) Difficulty communicating
3) Epilepsy
4 ) Intellectual disabilities
You should notify the receiving facility whenever bringing in an ____ patient so they may make special arrangements to accommodate the patients needs.
obese
You should always be alert for signs of ___ when treating patients with special challenges. If signs of this issue are present you should document all findings and report them to the physician at the emergency department.
abuse and neglect
___ is a complex condition in which a patient has an excessive amount of body fat. This condition is defined as a patient who is 30% or more over their ideal body weight.
Obesity
Patients with paralysis may not be able to _____ or ____ on their own requiring the use of devices such as ventilators and suctions for assistance.
Breathe or Swallow
Patients with Cerebral Palsy should be transported with their ___ whenever possible.
Walkers and Wheelchairs
You should be aware that patients with Spina Bifida may have partial or full paralysis of the lower extremities as well as loss of...
bowel and bladder control.
___ is the inability to voluntarily move one or more body parts. It may be caused by stroke, trauma, or birth defects.
Paralysis
In extra weight in patients with obesity can cause a variety of problems such as...
1) Mobility difficulties
2) Diabetes
3) Hypertension
4) Heart Disease
5) Stroke
You should always ask patients with Spina Bifida, Paralysis and Cerebral palsy ___ before transporting them
Approximately 25% of patients with Cerebral Palsey have a ____ disorder. You should always be prepared for this and keep a suction unit available if possible.
Seizure disorder/Epilepsy
There are many types of specialized equipment for patients these types of patients. This equipment serves to make these patients more comfortable while also carrying more weight and preserving the dignity of these types of patients.
Morbidly Obese
Chronic joint injuries or osteoarthritis
Patients with Obesity may have a difficulty breathing in a supine position. You should ___ when safe and appropriate to do so to ease the breathing process.
Elevate the head of the stretcher.
Patients with partial or total loss of limb sensation cannot tell you ____ so you should always transport these patients with extreme care.
If you are injuring them
This disability is defined as incomplete closure of the spinal column during embryonic or fetal development. This disability results in in an exposed portion of the spinal cord.
Spina Bifida
Patients with Spina Bifida may have ___ from surgically closing the opening in their body where the spine is exposed.
Spinal and Nuerologic damage
When transporting a patient with Cerebral Palsy you should remember to...
Pad the patient to ensure their comfort and never force an extremity into any position.
Two examples of items a patient with paralysis may rely on include...
1) Ventilator
2) Urinary Catheters
3) Tracheostomy tubes
4) Colostomy Bags
5) Feeding tubes
This disorder is a result of damage to the developing fetal brain while in utero, oxygen deprivision at birth, a traumatic brain injury at birth, or an infection ( such as meningitis ) during early childhood. Patients suffering with this disability may be prone to falls and injuries.
Cerebral Palsy