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How effective is surfactant therapy?
Normally surfactant replacement therapy keeps the infant alive until the lungs start producing their own surfactant.
How can surfactant replacement therapy be avoided?
The only way to prevent the need for surfactant replacement therapy is to prevent a premature birth.
What are some common forms of therapy for cerebral palsy?
There are many different forms of therapy which might help alleviate the symptoms of cerebral palsy. These include physical therapy to help the joints and muscles, speech and language therapy to assist in talking, and also occupational therapy.
What are the treatments available for Cerebral Palsy?
There are a number of treatments available for Cerebral Palsy. Some of the treatment methods available include: aqua therapy, behavioral therapy and chiropractic intervention.
What methods can be used when treating cerebral palsy?
The most common treatment methods for cerebral palsy are therapies. The type of therapy would depend on the degree of cerebral palsy, but most often include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech/Language Therapy. It could also include music therapy, art therapy and educational services. If there are severe physical problems the child may need to see an orthopedic specialist and sometimes surgery is required to treat back and muscle problems.
What has the author Harriet E Gillette written?
Harriet E. Gillette has written: 'Systems of therapy in cerebral palsy' -- subject(s): Cerebral palsy
Respiratory disorder in the neonate?
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common respiratory disorder in neonates, especially premature babies. It is caused by immature lung development and lack of surfactant, resulting in breathing difficulties. Treatment may include oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and surfactant replacement therapy.
What are some ideas to overcome the limits of my mild cerebral palsy and is animal therapy good for people who are hanicapped?
To overcome the limits of cerebral palsy, have your doctor recommend a support group to help you handle the problem, and animal therapy is equally good for the handicapped.
Cerebral palsy does it go away?
No. It is caused by a permanent injury to the brain. However, symptoms of cerebral palsy can be treated with various types of medication and therapy so that it "gets better" (my daughter has CP)
What are the benefits of light therapy?
Benefits of light therapy help newborn infants when they are born with jaundice. By laying the infant under the artificial light it puts pigments into their skin.
What has the author Laura Baker-Price written?
Laura Baker-Price has written: 'Trans-cerebral magnetic (TCM) therapy'
What has the author Donald R Ackley written?
Donald R. Ackley has written: 'The effect of a horticultural therapy program on cerebral palsied children' -- subject(s): Gardening, Therapeutic use, Cerebral palsied children
