Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Paper
Going to School with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Emelia O. Jeffrey
Family Practice Health Care II
NUR/573
November 11, 2014
Frances Dunniway
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Going to School with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy also known as DMD is a rare genetic condition that could affects all race and cultures; mostly boys. Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects 1 in 500 boys in approximation. According to muscular dystrophy association 20,000 children are born with DMD worldwide and approximately, 35% are as a result of spontaneous genetic mutation (2014). The disease is an X-linked recessive inheritance that the mother passed it on. DMD has a progressive muscular degeneration and weakness and it is one of the nine types of muscular …show more content…
Diagnostic tests may include electromyography, genetic tests, muscle biopsy, and serum creatine phosphokinase.
Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy has no cure, hence treatment focuses primarily on the underlying symptoms. Essentially, medical treatment includes administration of albuterol, amino acids, carnitine, coenzymes Q10, creatine, fish oil, green tea extracts, and vitamins. Other treatments to help minimize life-threatening conditions includes assisted ventilation, angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, and orthopedic appliances.
More research should be geared towards the use of stem cells and gene therapy. These individuals need to be active often to help maintain the strength and function of the muscles. Physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy are used in the school settings during physical …show more content…
In an emergency situation, an unlicensed, trained personnel may administer the medication. The school uses a checklist to keep track of the medications and therapy the student receives. The school authorities notify the parents or guardians of medication regime for a non-episodic condition. In case of an emergency or contingency care, parents are requested to have a plan for the student for continuity of care. Such plan may include medication list, advance directives, medical history of the student, and emergency contact number.
Emelia O. Jeffrey
Family Practice Health Care II
NUR/573
November 11, 2014
Frances Dunniway
`
Going to School with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy also known as DMD is a rare genetic condition that could affects all race and cultures; mostly boys. Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects 1 in 500 boys in approximation. According to muscular dystrophy association 20,000 children are born with DMD worldwide and approximately, 35% are as a result of spontaneous genetic mutation (2014). The disease is an X-linked recessive inheritance that the mother passed it on. DMD has a progressive muscular degeneration and weakness and it is one of the nine types of muscular …show more content…
Diagnostic tests may include electromyography, genetic tests, muscle biopsy, and serum creatine phosphokinase.
Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy has no cure, hence treatment focuses primarily on the underlying symptoms. Essentially, medical treatment includes administration of albuterol, amino acids, carnitine, coenzymes Q10, creatine, fish oil, green tea extracts, and vitamins. Other treatments to help minimize life-threatening conditions includes assisted ventilation, angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, and orthopedic appliances.
More research should be geared towards the use of stem cells and gene therapy. These individuals need to be active often to help maintain the strength and function of the muscles. Physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy are used in the school settings during physical …show more content…
In an emergency situation, an unlicensed, trained personnel may administer the medication. The school uses a checklist to keep track of the medications and therapy the student receives. The school authorities notify the parents or guardians of medication regime for a non-episodic condition. In case of an emergency or contingency care, parents are requested to have a plan for the student for continuity of care. Such plan may include medication list, advance directives, medical history of the student, and emergency contact number.