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A doctor's examination may reveal:Abnormal walk (gait), with a tendency to tuck the arms in toward the sides, make "scissors" movements of the legs, and walk on the toesAbnormal slow, writhing movements that get worse with stress and don't occur d...
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Children normally progress through a predictable set of developmental milestones through the first 18 months of life. Children with CP, however, tend to develop these skills more slowly because of their motor impairments,.Young boy with cerebral p...
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The signs of CP are not usually noticeable at birth. Children normally progress through a predictable set of developmental milestones through the first 18 months of life.
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This nurse is taking a girl with cerebral palsy for a walk in her motorized wheelchair.
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The signs of CP are not usually noticeable at birth. Children normally progress through a predictable set of developmental milestones through the first 18 months of life.
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The signs of CP are not usually noticeable at birth. Children normally progress through a predictable set of developmental milestones through the first 18 months of life.
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Diagnosing CP in an infant is often a difficult and slow process that takes time to establish with certainty, as there other health problems that can mimic the condition. The physician may suspect that the infant has CP because of a history of di...
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The tracking of developmental progress is the most important test the physician has in determining whether a child has cerebral palsy. Most children with CP can be confidently diagnosed by 18 months.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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An electroencephalogram(EEG) is a test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain.Brain cells communicate with each other by producing tiny electrical impulses. In an EEG, this faint electrical activity is measured by putting elect...
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Electroencephalography (EEG) is a test that measures your brain wave activity. It is used to assess your brain function.
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Try to relax and remain still. Avoid talking during the test. You will sit in a reclining chair or lie down on an exam table in a softly lighted room. The technologist will measure certain points on your head. He or she will use a special pencil to mark the spots where electrodes will be placed on your scalp. Your scalp will be rubbed with a mild abrasive, and electrodes will be attached.
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Detailed information on electroencephalogram (EEG), including steps that should be taken to prepare your child for the EEG
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An electroencephalogram(EEG), also called a brain wave test, is a diagnostic test which measures the electrical activity of the brain(brain waves) using highly sensitive recording equipment attached to the scalp by fine electrodes.EEG is performed...
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Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a neurological test that uses an electronic monitoring device to measure and record electrical activity in the brain.The EEG is a key tool in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. ...
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Electroencephalography(EEG) is a neurological diagnostic procedure that records the changes in electrical potentials( brain waves) in various parts of the brain.The EEG is an important aid in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seiz...
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Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a neurological test that involves attaching electrodes to the head of a person to measure and record electrical activity in the brain over time.The EEG, also known as a brain wave test, is a key tool in the diagn...
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Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a neurological test that involves attaching electrodes to the head of a patient to measure and record electrical activity in the brain over time.The EEG, also known as a brain wave test, is a key tool in the diag...
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The electroencephalography(EEG) unit is used to record the electrical output of the brain to produce a record called an electroencephalogram.Measurements taken by an electroencephalography unit are used to diagnose and classify disorders of the br...
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Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a neurological test that involves attaching electrodes to the head of a person to measure and record electrical activity in the brain over time.The EEG, also known as a brain wave test, is a key tool in the diagn...
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Tuning forks, made of steel, aluminum, or magnesium-alloy will vibrate at a set frequency to produce a musical tone when struck. The vibrations produced can be used to assess a person''s ability to hear various sound frequencies.A vibrating tuning ...
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Detailed information on hearing tests for infants, toddlers, and the older child
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Detailed information on hearing tests for infants, toddlers, and the older child
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During the process of choosing a hearing aid, your hearing will be carefully tested by an audiologist. The test results, called an audiogram, will show whether your ears are healthy, what type of hearing loss you have, and exactly what you can and cannot hear.
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The results of your hearing test are shown on a graph called an audiogram. This graph shows which types of sounds you can and can't hear. Hearing aids are prescribed based on the results of your audiogram. A sample audiogram is provided below.
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Detailed information on hearing tests for infants, toddlers, and the older child
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Is an auditory brainstem response test a usual thing to have done for hearing loss?
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away.This test may be done in a health care provider''s office, a school, a work place, or elsewhere...
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An eye examination is a series of tests that measure a person''s ocular health and visual status, to detect abnormalities in the components of the visual system, and to determine how well the person can see.An eye examination is performed by an oph...
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Detailed information on eye examinations in children Children are different than adults in that a child's brain develops more rapidly. Any problems a child may experience with his/her vision may disrupt the development of visual pathways to the brain. A critical stage of visual development occurs between birth and age 3 to 4 months, during which time the brain must receive clear visual messages from both eyes. Early detection and treatment can prevent loss of vision, learning difficulties, and delayed development.
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Detailed information on visual screening tests in children Newborn babies arrive equipped with wonderful abilities to see and hear. Although their vision is not as sharp as that of an adult, newborn babies show responses to adult faces in the earliest days of life. Babies also have remarkable responses to sounds. They startle with loud noises and become quiet to the mother's voice.
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Detailed information on eye examinations in children Children are different than adults in that a child's brain develops more rapidly. Any problems a child may experience with his/her vision may disrupt the development of visual pathways to the brain. A critical stage of visual development occurs between birth and age 3 to 4 months, during which time the brain must receive clear visual messages from both eyes. Early detection and treatment can prevent loss of vision, learning difficulties, and delayed development.
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Detailed information on visual screening tests in children In order to evaluate your child's vision, your child's physician will perform a history and physical, including a complete examination of the eyes. There are also many different types of vision tests that can be used to check your child's ability to see. Some of them can be used at any age, while some of them are used based on your child's age and understanding.
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Detailed information on visual screening tests in children In order to evaluate your child's vision, your child's physician will perform a history and physical, including a complete examination of the eyes. There are also many different types of vision tests that can be used to check your child's ability to see. Some of them can be used at any age, while some of them are used based on your child's age and understanding.
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An eye examination is a series of tests performed by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist to determine if there are any pre-existing or potential problems with a patient''s vision.Eye examinations measure a person''s ocular health and visual status,...
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Depending on the study being done, you may need to lie on your stomach, back, or side.A cranial CT scan produces images from your upper neck to the top of your head.You must be still during the exam, because movement causes blurred images. If you ...
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Computed tomography(also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical structures.With the development of modern computers, the scans enhanced digital capabili...
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CT imaging equipment includes conventional, spiral, multi-slice, and electron-beam computed tomography full-body scanners, which use x rays to acquire cross-sectional images and computer workstations to reconstruct acquired image data for display ...
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Computed tomography(CT) scans are completed with the use of a 360-degree x-ray beam and computer production of images. These scans allow for cross- sectional views of body organs and tissues.CT scans are used to image a wide variety of body struct...
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The most important consequence of head injury is traumatic brain injury. Head injury may occur either as a closed head injury such as the head hitting a car''s windshield, or as a penetrating head injury such as when a bullet pierces the skull.
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Computed tomography(CT) scans are completed with the use of a 360-degree x-ray beam and computer production of images. These scans allow for cross-sectional views of body organs and tissues.
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Head injury is an injury to the scalp, skull, or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
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Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
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