Health 1110 Social Health And

Diversity
VOLUNTEERING FOR
THE DISABLED

Brody
Clark
Spina Bifida

- (a congenital defect of the spine in which part

of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in
the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs, and
sometimes mental handicap.)
Chiari II Malformation - Both the cerebellum and the
brain stem extend into the foramen magnum
Shunt Dependent Hydrocephalus - the normal flow
and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain is
hindered or blocked resulting in excessive accumulation of fluid
in the ventricles of the brain. Left untreated, in addition to pain
and suffering, infant hydrocephalus leads to significant brain
damage, severe developmental delay, blindness, and ultimately
death.
Dysphagia Inability to Swallow, Aspirates oral contents
G/J Tube Dependence - Gastrostomy tube - inserted
through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the
stomach.Jejunostomy feedingtube inserted into the second
part of the small intestine
Vocal Cord Paralysis vocal chords close instead of open
when breathing

Respiratory Insufficiency

OXYGEN & HEART RATE

MONITOR

J&G TUBES FOR MEDS,

FOOD, & LIQUID

MOVIES AND TOYS!

TASKS I WAS ABLE TO HELP

WITH

MONITOR OXYGEN LEVELS AND HEART RATE (OXYGEN 80+,HEART RATE

80-120)
HOOK UP OXYGEN AND OPERATE OXYGEN MASK AND VENTILATOR
CHANGE OUT SENSOR ON FOOT
SUCTION TRACHEA
PALM TREATMENTS
ADMINISTER MEDICATION THROUGH INHALER, J & G TUBE (UNDER
SUPERVISION)
OPERATE FLUID AND MILK THROUGH J TUBE
CHANGE STOMACH DRESSING
CLEAN AREA AROUND TRACHEA & REPLACE NECKTIE
PLACE CATHETER
CHANGE TO PAJAMAS
BRUSH TEETH
OPERATE DVD PLAYER WITH FAVORITE MOVIES

He
Loves
To
Count
To 10!