We were very thankful for Kendra's expertise and supervision especially in the afternoon, when working in inpatient pediatrics with a young girl with probable bacterial meningitis. She talked us through positioning to reduce extension patterns using neurodevelopment treatment principles and it was incredible to watch the drastic improvement in the child's breathing pattern and signs of distress immediately after positioning her neck into more flexion.
In between patients today, we learned from Kendra about ways to manage tone through serial casting, orthotics, and shoe modifications. Brighton taught us many things about how the healthcare system works here, emphasizing differences in the way patients pay for services, and the differences in treatments available to patients. Tomorrow is another day of community visits and we may also have the opportunity to assist a clinic in their outreach program doing child wellness checks. Pictures still to come!
Kendra reviewing resources with Brighton in the clinic.
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