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07/28/2023

Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Characteristic features of this condition include delayed development, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, and problems with movement and balance (ataxia). Most affected children also have recurrent seizures (epilepsy) and a small head size (microcephaly). Delayed development becomes noticeable by the age of 6 to 12 months, and other common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood.

Children with Angelman syndrome typically have a happy, excitable demeanor with frequent smiling, laughter, and hand-flapping movements. Hyperactivity and a short attention span are common. Most affected children also have difficulty sleeping and need less sleep than usual.

With age, people with Angelman syndrome become less excitable, and the sleeping problems tend to improve. However, affected individuals continue to have intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, and seizures throughout their lives.

06/07/2023

10 Things to Know about G-Tubes

1. A G-Tube is a soft tube that goes from the outside of the stomach to the inside of the stomach

2. Everyone’s body is different!

3. It is not anybody’s fault.

4. It does not hurt when the G-tube is put in.

5. It does not hurt to get fed through a G-tube.

6. Children with G-tubes can sometimes eat with their mouths too.

7. It is important to keep G-tubes clean!

8. Sometimes, children need a new G-tube.

9. A child may not need a G-tube forever.

10. G-tubes do not stop a child from being able to play!

05/23/2023

Pediatric tracheostomies are performed when a child is unable to pass enough air into his or her lungs. This can happen at any age, even in babies, for a variety of reasons. A surgeon might recommend the procedure if your child experiences:

-Congenital defects that limit airflow through the nose, mouth or throat, including craniofacial syndromes such as Treacher Collins, Crouzon and Pierre Robin Sequence

-Neurologic impairments that affect normal breathing or cause upper airway obstruction, such as cerebral palsy or congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

-Lung conditions such as chronic lung disease or subglottic stenosis

-Trauma to the airway

-Airway blockages (such as tumors or swelling from infections)

-Prolonged intubation (placement of a breathing tube through the mouth)

The doctor may also recommend a tracheostomy if your child is using a ventilator. For example, some babies who are prematurely born may need a ventilator or oxygen assistance for six months or more. As soon as your child is medically cleared, the surgeon will remove the trach.

05/18/2023

“Some of the most wonderful people are the ones who don't fit into boxes” -Tori Amos

05/15/2023

What is Lennox-Gastaut syndrome?
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy. Seizures begin in early childhood, usually before the age of 4 years.

Children, adolescents, and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome have multiple types of seizures that vary among individuals. Common seizure types include:

Tonic seizures (stiffening of the body, upward eye gaze, dilated pupils, and altered breathing patterns)
Atypical absences (staring spells)
Atonic seizures (brief loss of muscle tone, which could cause abrupt falls)
Myoclonic seizures (sudden muscle jerks)
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (muscle stiffness and rhythmic jerking)
There may be periods of frequent seizures mixed with relatively seizure-free periods. Although not always present at the onset of seizures, most people living with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome experience some degree of impaired intellectual functioning or information processing, along with developmental delays and behavioral disturbances. A particular pattern of brain electric activity can be seen using electroencephalogram (EEG).

05/12/2023

GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) is a Medicaid program that provides skilled nursing and personal care services to medically fragile children under the age of 21 AT NO COST to the family. These services are provided in the comfort and safety of the child’s home and community. Families who are eligible for Medicaid can apply for GAPP and approval is based on the child’s medical needs.

There is no wait list, intake and evaluation typically takes up to 30 days, and parents/guardians are involved in the development of service plans and goals.

Services include: medication administration, hygiene care, bathing, dressing, G-tube(feeding, cleaning,and changing), wheelchair assistance, turning and repositioning, light housekeeping, tracheotomy care, suctioning, and more..

Contact us today for more information or to start the process
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05/12/2023

05/12/2023

Happy International Nurses Day to all of the nurses!

05/09/2023

Some kids have medical problems that make it hard for them to get enough nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the belly that brings nutrition directly to the stomach. It's one of the ways doctors can make sure kids who have trouble eating get the fluid and calories they need.

A surgeon puts in a G-tube during a short procedure called a gastrostomy. The G-tube can stay in place for as long as a child needs it.

Kids who have had a gastrostomy (ga-STROSS-teh-mee) can get back to their normal activities fairly quickly after they have healed.

05/09/2023

Does your child need help with their ADL’s? Contact us today
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05/07/2023

While the symptoms of a brain injury in children are similar to those experienced by adults, the functional impact can be very different. Children are not little adults; the brain of a child is still developing. The cognitive impairments of children with brain injury may not be immediately obvious after the injury, but may become apparent as the child gets older. These implications can create lifetime challenges for living and learning for children, their families, schools, and communities.

05/06/2023

Contact us today to learn more about the Georgia Pediatric Program and the services we offer!
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05/06/2023

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04/23/2023

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04/22/2023

Quote of the day!

04/22/2023

Spina bifida is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD).

Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way. When the neural tube doesn’t close all the way, the backbone that protects the spinal cord doesn’t form and close as it should. This often results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.

Spina bifida might cause physical and intellectual disabilities that range from mild to severe.

04/18/2023

Are you compassionate? dedicated? Do you have avidity to care for others? One of our employment opportunities at Triumph might be perfect for you. We are always looking for healthcare professionals to join our team.

04/17/2023

Triumph supports MDA.