scholarly journals Implementation of a multidisciplinary 48-hour antibiotic timeout in a pediatric population

Author(s):  
Victoria J.L. Konold ◽  
Palak H. Bhagat ◽  
Jennifer Pisano ◽  
Natasha N. Pettit ◽  
Anish R. Choksi ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1399-1405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Christy

Purpose The purpose of this article was to provide a perspective on vestibular rehabilitation for children. Conclusion The developing child with vestibular dysfunction may present with a progressive gross motor delay, sensory disorganization for postural control, gaze instability, and poor perception of motion and verticality. It is important that vestibular-related impairments be identified early in infancy or childhood so that evidence-based interventions can be initiated. A focused and custom vestibular rehabilitation program can improve vestibular-related impairments, enabling participation. Depending on the child's age, diagnosis, severity, and quality of impairments, vestibular rehabilitation programs may consist of gaze stabilization exercises, static and dynamic balance exercises, gross motor practice, and/or habituation exercises. Exercises must be modified for children, done daily at home, and incorporated into the daily life situation.


2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Hofmann ◽  
Joseph Bolton ◽  
Susan Ferry

Abstract At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) we treat many children requiring tracheostomy tube placement. With potential for a tracheostomy tube to be in place for an extended period of time, these children may be at risk for long-term disruption to normal speech development. As such, speaking valves that restore more normal phonation are often key tools in the effort to restore speech and promote more typical language development in this population. However, successful use of speaking valves is frequently more challenging with infant and pediatric patients than with adult patients. The purpose of this article is to review background information related to speaking valves, the indications for one-way valve use, criteria for candidacy, and the benefits of using speaking valves in the pediatric population. This review will emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration from the perspectives of speech-language pathology and respiratory therapy. Along with the background information, we will present current practices and a case study to illustrate a safe and systematic approach to speaking valve implementation based upon our experiences.


1996 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Marjorie Ridley

1990 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Stal ◽  
Robert Peterson ◽  
Melvin Spira
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2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Stapleton ◽  
Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara ◽  
Paul Gardner ◽  
Carl Snyderman

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