My daughter Isabella Cate Wimpsett was born at 26 weeks unexpectedly (Placental Abruption). She was diagnosed with bilateral grade IV IVH. Bella Cate has since had a feeding tube placement, a VP shunt placement, several sets of subdural drains due to subdural hematoma that she developed. She has had meny sets of Botox injections and bilateral hip adductor releases.
Symptoms:
Universal developmental delays, Spasticity of all limbs, hypotonic trunk, seizures,
Testing/Diagnosis:
many CT scans, MRI, Xrays, ultrasounds, blood tests
Treatment:
PT,OT,ST, Baclofen, splinting, Botox injections, Keppra (for seizures)
Resources:
Kosair Childrens Hospital, Shriners Hospital
Contributed by MOM Amber Wimpsett
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