HEALTH BYTES: Cerebral Palsy Awareness

Cerebral Palsy Awareness - Experts suggest parents of a child with cerebral palsy leverage qualified professionals for feeding needs, nutrition, ambulatory care and potential surgery.

Alongside specific speech/motor therapists, dietitians and gastros, nurses can evaluate a child's ability to chew/swallow, control head and trunk, maintain nutritional status and sustain an good level of alertness and consciousness.

As the child grows and develops, an ambulatory care supervisor and/or nurse focuses on the overall promotion of health while assisting patients and families more fluidly, safely, and as best as possible. Read more...

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AAACN Heath Bytes is an informative and helpful listing of hot topics, awareness, and articles that may make your life easier and more enjoyable. The Health Bytes appears in the monthly email newsletter and will also be posted on the AAACN Website.