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Cat's cry:
Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
Suspect cat's cry syndrome if you detect a kittenlike cry in a neonate. Be alert for signs of respiratory distress, such as nasal flaring; irregular, shallow respirations; cyanosis; and a respiratory rate over 60 breaths/minute. Be prepared to suction the neonate and to administer warmed oxygen. Keep emergency resuscitation equipment nearby because bradycardia may develop.
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Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006
Cat's cry:
Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Suspect cri du chat syndrome if you detect cat’s cry in a neonate. Be alert for signs of respiratory distress, such as nasal flaring; irregular, shallow respirations; cyanosis; and a respiratory rate over 60 breaths/minute. Be prepared to suction the neonate and to administer warmed oxygen. Keep emergency resuscitation equipment nearby because bradycardia may develop.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Cat's cry:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Connect the neonate to an apnea monitor, and check for signs of respiratory distress.
▪ Keep suction equipment and warmed oxygen available.
▪ Obtain a blood sample for chromosomal analysis.
▪ Prepare the neonate for a computed tomography scan to rule out other causes of microcephaly and for an ear, nose, and throat examination to evaluate vocal cords.
▪ Because the neonate with cat's cry syndrome is usually a poor eater, monitor his intake, output, and weight.
Patient teaching
▪ Teach the parents about the child's disorder and treatment options.
▪ Instruct the parents to offer the neonate small, frequent feedings.
▪ Prepare the parents to work long-term with a team of specialists, such as those in genetics, neurology, cardiology, and speech and language.
▪ Discuss counselors or support groups that are available for the parents and family.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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