Monday, April 26, 2010

The Hypotonic Infant

Hypotonia Defined: decreased resistance to passive motion

* Patient: A 2-month-old female

* Setting: Outpatient clinic

* Chief Compaint: Mother is concerned her infant is not receiving adequate nutrients as the infant is constantly sleepy. She consumes approximately 1 oz per feeding requiring some sort of stimulation to keep her awake. The infant shows signs of hypotonia.

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