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Preemie Books
The
Preemie Parents Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby
in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years by Susan L Madden M.S,
William Sears MD, Jane E Stewart MD
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Cerebral Palsy Dictionary
B Baclofen (Lioresal): Commonly used as an oral medication for the treatment of spasticity. Baclofen Pump: The Baclofen pump has been developed to administer Baclofen directly into the spinal fluid, where it has maximum effect with a very low dose and avoiding the sedative effects of oral Baclofen. Behavior modification: See Applied behavior analysis. Beneficiary: The person indicated in a trust or insurance policy to receive any payments that become due. Bilateral: Relating to both sides. Bite reflex: A reflex which causes an infant to close his mouth tightly, for example, when his gums or teeth are touched. Bivalved casts: Removable plaster casts worn to improve toe walking, stretch out tight muscles, or improve wrist or elbow flexion and other abnormalities. Botox (botulinum toxin): Botox is injected into the muscle to weaken the spasticity. Bradycardia: Very slow heart rate. Brain stem: Portion of the brain between the cerebellum and the spinal cord. Bruxism:
Grinding of teeth repeatedly.
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