Approach to Floppy Infant

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Overview

This lecture is part of the 5th Virtual International Pediatric Conference (VIPCo) in 2024, offering healthcare professionals the opportunity to revolutionize pediatric care and align clinical practices with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 for health transformation. The goal is to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of value-based healthcare

What I will learn?

  • By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
    1- Define floppy infant and describe its clinical characteristics.
    2- Outline the prevalence of hypotonia in infants.
    3- Discuss the common etiologies of hypotonia in infancy and childhood.
    4- Differentiate between central and peripheral hypotonia.
    5- Describe the steps involved in the clinical evaluation of a hypotonic infant, including history, physical examination, and developmental assessment.
    6- Discuss the differential diagnosis of hypotonia, including genetic, metabolic, infectious, and structural causes.
    7- Review the diagnostic workup for a hypotonic infant.
    8- Outline the multidisciplinary approach to the management of hypotonia, including medical, surgical, and rehabilitative interventions.

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