Neurological Challenges in the Pediatric Population

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Lisa Keeler, MS, RN, CPNP-AC Related seminars and products

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Lisa Keeler, MS, RN, CPNP-AC, is an acute care nurse practitioner at Boston Children’s Hospital. She has over 15 years of advanced practice experience all with a pediatric acute care focus, working the last three years in inpatient critical care over the last three years, and previously 12 years in pediatric gastroenterology. Lisa serves as a clinical preceptor for APN nursing students.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lisa Keeler has employment relationships with Yale University, Northeastern University, Boston Children's Hospital, and Merrimack Valley YMCA. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lisa Keeler is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She serves as a board member of Yale University School of Nursing Alumni. She is an Ad Hoc reviewer for Center for Disease Control Document.

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Objectives

1. Define key terms related to pediatric neurological symptoms, conditions, and therapies.
2. Determine the etiology and pathophysiology of different pediatric neurologic conditions, including genetic, metabolic and environmental factors that may contribute to their development.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms of different pediatric neurological conditions including physical and behavioral manifestations.
4. Discuss familiar with common pediatric neurologic conditions and appropriate diagnostic evaluation.
5. Discuss the diagnostic criteria and testing used to aid in diagnosis of pediatric neurological conditions.
6. Evaluate the different treatment options available for pediatric neurological conditions, including pharmacological, surgical, and behavioral interventions.
7. Utilize knowledge of pediatric neurological conditions and apply to current practice.

Outline

• Congenital
• Acquired

• Muscle Tone and Coordination
  • Delayed Milestones
  • Hypo or Hypertonia
    • Dysphagia
    • Incontinence
  • Gait issues
  • Poor coordination
• Altered Mental Status: LOC/Mood
  • Changes in Level of Consciousness
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Behavior Changes
• Sensory
  • Vision Changes
  • Numbness or Tingling in extremities
  • Ringing in ears
• Seizures/Spasm
  • Definition
  • Types of Seizures
    • Infantile Spasm
    • Febrile
    • Epilepsy
  • Presentation
  • Diagnosis/Work-Up
  • Treatment
    • Medical
    • Surgical

• Congenital
  • Genetic/Metabolic
    • Tay-Sachs disease
    • Dystonia
    • Retts
    • Wilsons Disease
    • PKU
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Chromosomal Abnormalities
    • Angelman Syndrome
    • Prader-Willi
    • Cru di Chat
  • Pre-Perinatal
    • Birth Trauma
    • Low Birth Weight
    • Hypoxia
    • Infection
    • Toxin
• Acquired
  • Immune Disorders
    • Autoimmune encephalitis
    • Transverse myelitis
    • ADEM
  • Infectious
  • • Meningitis
    • Encephalitis
    • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  • Trauma
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Concussion
  • Neoplasm
    • Benign Lesions
      • Meningioma
      • Crainiopharyngioma
    • Malignant
      • Astrocytoma
      • DIPG
      • GBM
      • Medulloblastoma
    • Cerebrovascular/Blood Flow Disruption
      • AVM
      • Moyamova
      • Cavernous Malformation
      • Clot/Aneurysm
• Common Diagnostic Studies and Lab Exams
  
  Common Medication Therapies
  
  Common Surgical Interventions




 
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Target Audience

• Nurses
• NPs
• APRNs
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians