Case Study

intermediateCase Study

SMA Type 1 -- Acute LRTI

Stage 1: Understanding the Condition

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A 21-month-old male is admitted from ED to the ward with parents. He has a 24-48 hour history of increased lethargy and thick yellow secretions at home. PMHx: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1; recurrent hospital admissions for LRTIs; growing Pseudomonas.

Clinical Data

history: 24-48hr increased lethargy, thick yellow secretions at home

observations

pmhx: SMA Type 1, recurrent LRTIs, growing Pseudomonas

Decision Point

What is SMA and what do we need to consider?