... Occurring during infancy, a mewing, kittenlike sound is the primary indicator of cat's cry syndrome (also known as cri du chat). This syndrome affects about 1 in 50,000 neonates and causes profound mental retardation and failure to... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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... A high-pitched cry is a brief, sharp, piercing vocal sound produced by a neonate or infant. Whether acute or chronic, this cry is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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Cat's cry
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Occurring during infancy, this mewing, kittenlike sound is the primary indicator of cri du chat (also known as cat’s cry) syndrome. This syndrome affects about 1 in 50,000 neonates and causes... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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... A high-pitched cry is a brief, sharp, piercing vocal sound produced by a neonate or an infant. Whether acute or chronic, this cry is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The acute onset of a high... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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... Excessivecrying by infants and children is very disturbing to parents. Irritability(excessive sensitivity to any stimulus or irritant) is often accompaniedby inconsolable crying. 2 studies ... Principal Causes of Crying and Irritability ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Occurring during infancy, a mewing, kittenlike sound is the primary indicator of cat's cry syndrome (also known as cri du chat). This syndrome affects about 1 in 50,000 neonates and causes profound mental retardation and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... A high-pitched cry is a brief, sharp, piercing vocal sound produced by a neonate or infant. Whether acute or chronic, this cry is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The acute onset of a high-pitched cry... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Author:
William Giasi, Jr., MD
What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data
Perform a digital rectal examination on every young child with chronic... Suggested Readings
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... Author:
Elizabeth Wells, MD
What to Do - Take Action
The term anticipatory guidance refers to the practice in which pediatricians
provide information and counsel parents about child development... Infants (Birth to 1 Year) ... Toddlers and Preschool Age (1–5 Years) ... School Age (6–11 Years) ... Younger Adolescents (11–15 Years) ... Older Adolescents (16–21 Years) ... Suggested Readings
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... Mark F. Ditmar, MD Crying - BASICS Crying - description Crying is usually a normal physiologic response to distress, discomfort, or unfulfilled needs. Crying is felt to be ... Crying - DIAGNOSIS ... Crying - bibliography ... Crying - CODES
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