Care of children with pediatric cerebral palsy

  Cerebral palsy has a long course and slow effect. Families of children with cerebral palsy are prone to anxiety and worry, and even have the psychology of wanting to give up treatment. Active and effective psychological counseling can enhance their confidence in treating the disease, and patiently explain that cerebral palsy can be rehabilitated through appropriate measures such as physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy and medication, which is also a very important care measure for children with cerebral palsy.  The following points should be noted in the care of children with cerebral palsy: 1. Keep the room quiet and clean, open the windows and ventilate regularly, disinfect the air and floor regularly, and be thorough and careful in morning care 2. Pay attention to keeping the child warm, and clothes should be soft and comfortable. Disinfect dishes and milk utensils by boiling regularly.  3.Rational nutrition: advocate breastfeeding, especially for premature babies and babies younger than gestational age. If breast milk is not enough, use reasonable mixed feeding or artificial feeding. Supplementary food for young children, including a variety of vitamins and minerals, protein. Food should be easily digestible and highly nutritious. Example: cow’s milk, soy milk, egg flower soup, punch root powder, juice, beef soup, etc.  4. Prevent abnormal posture of the child, and teach the child to practice the movements that should be completed but are not. For example: turning over, crawling, holding objects with one hand, kneeling on one knee, etc.  Parents of children with cerebral palsy are reminded that in addition to active treatment, they should also pay attention to the diet and nutrition of their children with cerebral palsy.  Most children with cerebral palsy have chewing disorder and swallowing disorder, and the first step of food digestion is seriously affected due to poor oral closure and frequent drooling. Only liquid and semi-liquid food can be consumed, which affects the intake of some nutrients.  The nutritional needs of children with cerebral palsy are characterized by: 1. High energy consumption and high caloric requirements. Most children with cerebral palsy are prone to sweating and lose more sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride daily. Less activity and insufficient sunbathing time make them prone to vitamin D deficiency and rickets. Frequent upper respiratory tract infections and vitamin A deficiency are also more common.  2, eat less and more meals, to high calorie, high protein, high fat, high fiber, but also a variety of vitamins, a variety of trace elements of a balanced diet. Calcium and vitamin A and D should also be supplemented to prevent bone decalcification and osteoporosis.  3. The diet for children with pediatric cerebral palsy should have four major characteristics, “rotten”, “fine”, “fresh” and “soft “. The development of brain cells in infantile cerebral palsy cannot be separated from protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.  Diet and nutrition for children with pediatric cerebral palsy cannot be neglected so as to ensure the most basic protection for the recovery of children with pediatric cerebral palsy.