Definition Tetraspacification is a type of paralysis of all four extremities – i.e. the arms and legs. It is characterized by a strong tension of the muscles, which often causes the body to tense up in unnatural postures. It often results from a flaccid paralysis and can also affect the trunk and neck or head … Tetraspacification
Care for affected persons? Patients suffering from tetraspacification can be affected to varying degrees. Those who have to struggle with severe impairment often need nursing support, if not complete care.Nursing care can help in coping with everyday activities when independence is still partially present and, in the case of severely movement-impaired patients, ensures that they … Care for affected persons? | Tetraspacification
Causes The cause of tetra spasticity is always damage to the central nervous system. This can have different causes and can have different characteristics: For example, in the course of a traumatic event (e.g. a fall from a great height), damage to the spinal cord can occur, which initially results in a flaccid paralysis, the … Causes | Tetraspacification
Introduction Neonatal jaundice – also called neonatal icterus or Icterus neonatorum (ancient Greek ikteros = jaundice) – describes the appearance of yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes (“sclerae”) of newborns. This yellow coloration is caused by deposits of the decomposition products of the red blood pigment (hemoglobin). The degradation product responsible for … Neonatal jaundice
Symptoms Often – depending on the severity of the jaundice – there is only a visible yellowing of the skin and the sclerae of the newborn without any further symptoms. The yellowing itself is not noticeable to the offspring. This is usually the case with physiological, harmless neonatal jaundice. If, however, for various reasons, massive … Symptoms | Neonatal jaundice
ConsequencesLate consequences A physiological, harmless newborn icterus of light to medium intensity usually heals on its own without any consequences. Therefore, there are no (late) consequences. However, if the bilirubin concentration in the blood exceeds a certain threshold value (Icterus gravis = more than 20 mg/dl), there is a risk that the bilirubin will “cross … ConsequencesLate consequences | Neonatal jaundice
Athetosis is the name given to a movement disorder. It is one of the hyperkinesias. What is athetosis? Medical professionals understand athetosis to be a form of movement disorder. It belongs to the group of extrapyramidal hyperkinesias. In this case, affected individuals suffer from slow and uncontrolled movements on their limbs that are screw-like. The … Athetosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) is brain damage that can occur before birth, during the birth process, and afterward. Symptoms are varied, and a cure is not possible. However, the symptoms can be mitigated by early use of various therapies. What is infantile cerebral palsy? Infantile cerebral palsy is a postural and movement disorder caused by … Infantile Cerebral Palsy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Summation is a bodily process within the visual process. The following article deals with the clarification of terms as well as the function of summation and pursues the question, what do affected persons perceive, in whom the process of summation is disturbed? What are the clinical pictures within this framework? What is summation? Summation is … Summation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Synonyms in the broadest sense The term “infantile cerebral palsy” comes from Latin and means “brain paralysis”, it is often abbreviated as ICP. Infantile cerebral palsy belongs to the group of movement disorders and is a disease that is the basis of early childhood brain damage. It usually manifests itself in disorders of the muscle … Infantile cerebral palsy
Life expectancy Life expectancy depends largely on the extent and form of infantile cerebral palsy. Most children (over 90%) reach adulthood. Children with only minor impairment usually reach a normal age and in the best case can lead an almost normal life with only minor physical disabilities. Very severe forms of the disease, which result … Life expectancy | Infantile cerebral palsy
Therapy There are conservative and surgical therapies for infantile cerebral palsy. However, there is no cure for this disease, symptoms can only be alleviated. Conservative therapies include the following options: Physiotherapy: Daily exercises can loosen cramped muscles and thus improve muscle movement. Occupational therapy: Thereby everyday activities are practiced. Medication: Sedatives (psychotropic drugs) and antispasmodics … Therapy | Infantile cerebral palsy