Using Ultrasound to Enhance Care in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Patient-Using Ultrasound to Enhance Care in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Patient

Using Ultrasound to Enhance Care in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Patient

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Summary:<br /><br />The first video discusses the use of ultrasound in pediatric rehabilitation practices for spasticity management. Ultrasound is shown to improve accuracy in guiding injections of substances like botulinum toxin, phenol, or alcohol. It is also used for baclofen pump refills and diagnostic nerve blocks. Ultrasound offers potential benefits in enhancing patient safety and overall care. The speakers highlight the need for further training and research in utilizing ultrasound for pediatric spasticity management.<br /><br />The second video focuses on nerve blocks and cryoneurolysis for spasticity and muscle contractures. Nerve blocks, including the use of botulinum toxin, help identify the cause of muscle stiffness and provide insight into passive ankle stiffness and reflex excitability. Cryoneurolysis, which involves using cold temperatures to degenerate nerves, has longer-lasting effects than other treatments. It provides immediate results without causing scar tissue or fibrosis. The speaker shares their experience with nerve blocks and cryoneurolysis on patients with anoxic brain injuries and dystonia, emphasizing the need for more research to ascertain their efficacy and safety.<br /><br />No credits are specified for either video.

Keywords

ultrasound

pediatric rehabilitation

spasticity management

injections

botulinum toxin

phenol

alcohol

baclofen pump refills

diagnostic nerve blocks

patient safety

nerve blocks

cryoneurolysis