We recently added a FAQ to our website about current research on amino acids and their potential value to brain injury victims. To read more about how amino acids may treat the brain damage that affects cognitive functions in children, click here.
As the "leading cause of death and disability in young children," (according to the Ivanhoe medical news website), traumatic brain injury is not to be taken lightly: it can negatively affect a child's memory, ability to learn, and other functions of the brain. As an advocate for injured and abused children who have suffered brain damage, Chris Keane has experience working with the best medical experts in the field of child brain injury. If you have questions regarding pediatric traumatic brain injury or child head injuries in general, contact Chris Keane online or at 888-592-KIDS for free answers and advice unique to your specific situation.
Showing posts with label brain damage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brain damage. Show all posts
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Child Brain Injury Focus: Cerebral Palsy
One of the many types of child brain injuries we receive questions about is cerebral palsy. A number of forms of the condition exist; cerebral palsy is simply and umbrella term that refers to a number of neurological disorders which result in abnormal movement. Cerebral palsy can occur at various times in young children:
Commonly referred to as CP, the condition is caused by damage to the motor control centers in the child's developing brain. According to the Mom Stress Relief website, almost 800,000 people in the U.S. live with CP, suffering problems ranging from mild to severe damage of the nervous system (the more brain damage that exists, the more severe the symptoms). Although sometimes the symptoms may not be noticeable until the nervous system of the child becomes more developed, the most common symptoms reported are the following:
Often these symptoms occur due to the abnormal state of the muscles: they are typically very relaxed or very stiff. As a result, a child with cerebral palsy may hold his or her limbs in unusual positions, make jerky or abrupt (or sometimes slower) movements, and experience difficulty drinking, eating, or sucking. Some CP victims may drool often or have trouble controlling their saliva, or they may aspirate food or drinks. Children who suffer from the effects of cerebral palsy on only one side of the body may have shorter limbs on that side.
If your child has suffered a brain injury or has cerebral palsy, feel free to contact child brain injury attorney Chris Keane with your questions. As a loving father and an advocate for injured children, he will answer your questions for free with compassion and regard for your unique situation. Click here to contact Chris Keane online or call 1-888-592-KIDS (1-888-592-5437).
- during pregnancy
- during childbirth
- or after birth, typically up to the age of three.
Commonly referred to as CP, the condition is caused by damage to the motor control centers in the child's developing brain. According to the Mom Stress Relief website, almost 800,000 people in the U.S. live with CP, suffering problems ranging from mild to severe damage of the nervous system (the more brain damage that exists, the more severe the symptoms). Although sometimes the symptoms may not be noticeable until the nervous system of the child becomes more developed, the most common symptoms reported are the following:
- limited motor skills
- seizures
- difficulty swallowing
- loss of hearing
- speech impairment
- skeletal deformities
- learning disabilities (in extreme cases to the point of mental retardation)
- and even paralysis.
Often these symptoms occur due to the abnormal state of the muscles: they are typically very relaxed or very stiff. As a result, a child with cerebral palsy may hold his or her limbs in unusual positions, make jerky or abrupt (or sometimes slower) movements, and experience difficulty drinking, eating, or sucking. Some CP victims may drool often or have trouble controlling their saliva, or they may aspirate food or drinks. Children who suffer from the effects of cerebral palsy on only one side of the body may have shorter limbs on that side.
If your child has suffered a brain injury or has cerebral palsy, feel free to contact child brain injury attorney Chris Keane with your questions. As a loving father and an advocate for injured children, he will answer your questions for free with compassion and regard for your unique situation. Click here to contact Chris Keane online or call 1-888-592-KIDS (1-888-592-5437).
Friday, October 2, 2009
CT Scans Only Necessary in Certain Circumstances? | Child Brain Injury Attorney
Many of the several thousand CT scans conducted per year on children who have suffered head injuries may be unnecessary, according to a new study described on the Brain and Spinal Cord website. Although CT scans have been the traditional way to detect serious brain injuries in children and other head trauma victims, the new study asserts that several other methods for diagnosing brain injuries are more effective in many circumstances. The research included a study of more than 42,000 children under the age of 19 who underwent different methods of detecting traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of that group, about 15,000 children received CT scans, but less than 1,000 of those scans successfully detected signs of TBI, even though all the children in the study had been in accidents with serious impact to the head or sustained injuries bumping their heads.
What methods should be used to detect child brain injuries? According to the article, performing DTI scans and monotoring NSE protein levels in the blood have proven successful in former studies in revealing the subtle brain damage that CT scans cannot detect. These recommendations should not be misunderstood, however: in some instances, a CT scan is absolutely necessary. The new study defined six signs that indicate a CT scan should be conducted: altered states of mind, unusual behavior, unconsciousness, headaches, vomiting, and signs of skull fracture. Doctors were encouraged to find one of more of these indicators before sending a patient to a CT scan.
As an advocate for injured and abused children who have suffered brain damage, Chris Keane narrows his legal focus to representing children and only children. Such a narrow focus has given him the opportunity and experience of working with the best medical experts in the field of child brain injury. If you have questions regarding pediatric traumatic brain injury or child head injuries in general, contact Chris Keane online or at 888-592-KIDS for free answers and advice unique to your specific situation.
What methods should be used to detect child brain injuries? According to the article, performing DTI scans and monotoring NSE protein levels in the blood have proven successful in former studies in revealing the subtle brain damage that CT scans cannot detect. These recommendations should not be misunderstood, however: in some instances, a CT scan is absolutely necessary. The new study defined six signs that indicate a CT scan should be conducted: altered states of mind, unusual behavior, unconsciousness, headaches, vomiting, and signs of skull fracture. Doctors were encouraged to find one of more of these indicators before sending a patient to a CT scan.
As an advocate for injured and abused children who have suffered brain damage, Chris Keane narrows his legal focus to representing children and only children. Such a narrow focus has given him the opportunity and experience of working with the best medical experts in the field of child brain injury. If you have questions regarding pediatric traumatic brain injury or child head injuries in general, contact Chris Keane online or at 888-592-KIDS for free answers and advice unique to your specific situation.
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